The excitement continues to build as Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios for the WBC title becomes a reality.
This will be the first time Pacquiao has stepped inside a professional boxing ring since a loss four years ago to Cuban stylist Yordenis Ugas.
Barrios has been underestimated in the build-up, with Bernard Hopkins labelling him a ‘B-plus fighter’, but the champion has age on his side when he steps in against the ‘PacMan’.
It has been well over a decade since the legend jumped up two weight classes and became a world champion in his seventh division.
Now he is looking to beat his own record, becoming the oldest welterweight champion in history at 46 but ‘El Azteca’ stands in his way.
Here is everything you need to know about Pacquiao vs Barrios.
When is Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios
Pacquiao vs Barrios takes place on July 19th in the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
What time is Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios
It is a late one for British fans as event coverage starts at 1:00 AM (BST) in the early hours of Sunday morning, as the event is scheduled for 8:00 PM (ET) and 5:00 PM (PT).
Main event ring walk times for Pacquiao vs Barrios are expected at approximately 4 AM (BST), with American fans expected to watch the main event at 11:00 PM (ET) and 8:00 PM (PT) respectively.
What channel is Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios
For UK customers, the fight will be available on Amazon Prime Pay-Per-View which you do not need to have a Prime Video account for.
British fans can pay £14.99 for the event on Amazon.
How to watch Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios prelims
The full preliminary card for the event will be livestreamed for free on Amazon Prime Video and on the PBC YouTube channel from 10:30 PM (BST), 5:30 PM (ET), and 2:30 (PT).
Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios Full card
Pacquiao vs Barrios main fight card, which will be streamed on PPV, is as follows below.
- Welterweight: Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios
- Super Welterweight: Sebastian Fundora vs Tim Tszyu
- Super Lightweight: Isaac Cruz vs Angel Fierro; Super lightweight
- Featherweight: Brandon Figueroa vs Joet Gonzalez
The prelim bouts for Pacquiao vs Barrios, streamed for free, include these four contests.
- Super Featherweight: Gary Russell Jr vs Hugo Castaneda
- Lightweight: Mark Magsayo vs. Jorge Mata
- Super Bantamweight: David Picasso vs. Kyonosuke Kameda
Mario Barrios believes Manny Pacquiao choosing him as a comeback is an ‘insult’
Ahead of this fight, much has been made of the Filipino choosing the Mexican-American out of all the welterweight champions.
Many industry experts felt he was taking the ‘easy’ route for a comeback bout.
Now the champion has shared his feelings on the claim and he has also questioned the reasons Manny chose him.
Speaking to Ring Magazine, he said: “It’s an honor, but I’m a little insulted at the same time.
“Why did he want it so bad with me?
“I don’t know if it’s something him and his team saw from one of my fights, or what the reason is exactly. But it’s business.”