But Pacquiao, in the end, fell just short on the judges' scorecards as Mario Barrios escaped with a majority draw to retain the WBC welterweight championship. Two judges scored the bout a draw, and judge Max DeLuca awarded Barrios a 115-113 victory. The Associated Press scored the fight 115-113 in favor of Pacquiao.

At 46, Pacquiao is older than George Foreman when Foreman defeated Michael Moorer to win the IBF and WBA heavyweight titles in 1994. Pacquiao also hasn't fought professionally in just shy of four years, retiring after being beaten by Yordenis Ugas in August 2021. That Ugas fight came more than two years after Pacquiao's previous bout.

Manny Pacquiao's return to the ring at the weekend after a four-year hiatus marked the latest example of a boxer well past his prime who could not resist the temptation of the squared circle and a chance to add to his competitive legacy.

Manny Pacquiao showcased his talent at 46, nearly winning against Mario Barrios in a thrilling boxing match. The post Pacquiao Sends Powerful Message After Ageless Comeback Fight appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Manny Pacquiao has said he would fight Floyd Mayweather again if the latter comes out of retirement. Pacquiao, 46, made an emphatic return to the ring on Saturday night, stunning the boxing world