After becoming four years of retirement, Manny Pacquiao will end with gloves at 46 years old. This Saturday July 19 will climb the ring to deal with Mario Barrios (30), champion of the World Boxing Council (CMB) of the Weight WélterIn a 12 rounds battle define the champion in the world of that category.
The last fight of ‘Pac-man ‘ It was on August 21, 2021 In Las Vegas against the Cuban boxer Yordenis Orgas for the title Super of wélter weight ab. The battle resulted in success for the rugs through a single decision. Now, after four years he will be again in a quadrilateral ready to make history: to win, he will be the Second major champion in boxing history, after Bernard Hopkins (46 years and 126 days).
“My goal is to be the oldest champion and retire as a champion”
On his return, the Philippines claimed to have Greater “desire and determination” that never. “This is my desire, and the fire in my heart, in my mind is still there,” he said Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 KOs) In an interview with Hours. “I can still work hard when practicing and I can still fight.”
Despite not fighting from the end of 2021, the legend has been maintained throughout the form. According to the boxer himself, he maintains a strict regime for this contest and states that “Sometimes my coaches ask me to stop”He acknowledged Pacquiao. “All I can say is that I’m different from other fighters when preparing a fight. When I practice for a fight like this, I do it 100% of the discipline and hard work.” On his social networks he published photos and videos showing his wonderful body at the age of 46.
The return of Manny He caught the attention of many who were not taken by the decision I fought for a championship in the world. The criticism does not wait and Mauricio Sulaimán, President of the World Boxing Council (CMB) He has come out of his defense. “Manny Pacquiao’s return has drawn attention to an exciting way. There have been some complaints, some questions, but I remain steadfast that He achieved the opportunity that, at 46, try to win the World ChampionshipAs Sugar Ray Leonard did against Hagler, “said Mauricio Sulaimán, who supports the decision to give the Filipino fighter the opportunity to play a starting fight.
The fight can be seen in Spain at dawn of Week 20 and 5:00 am and will be returned again Chief video.
Source: La Verdad
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