The former eight-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao, is making his return to the ring after a four-year hiatus. Pacquiao is taking on Mario Barrios for the WBC Welterweight Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena on July 19.
Pacquiao has already won 12 world titles in his legendary boxing career and has an opportunity to add to that legacy on Saturday. His last victory came against Keith Thurman in July 2019. Pacquiao is fighting Barrios, who is coming off a draw against Abel Ramos in November 2024. The Boxing Hall-of-Famer is a +210 underdog, as Barrios is a -275 favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Can Pacquiao turn back the clock once more, or will Barrios right the wrong in his previous fight? This matchup favors Barrios, who is 16 years younger, with a four-inch larger reach (71″ vs. 67″), while being four and a half inches taller (6’0″ vs. 5’5.5″).
The second of two title fights on this card features a rematch between Sebastian Fundora and Tim Tszyu. Fundora is defending his WBC Super Welterweight Championship for the second time. Fundora beat Tszyu via split decision in March 2024. On DraftKings Sportsbook, the challenger is a -155 favorite in this matchup, while the champion is a +125 underdog.
Isaac Cruz was initially slated to face Angel Fierro, but Fierro was forced to withdraw due to complications during his weight cut. Cruz defeated Fierro by unanimous decision in their first fight in February. It is currently unknown if Cruz will get a last-minute opponent and stay on Saturday’s card.
Here is the full fight card, which will air live on Prime Video PPV at 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday. The Main Event ring walks are expected to take place at 11:00 p.m. ET. The Prelims will air live on DraftKings Network at 5:30 p.m. ET.
Full Card
WBC Welterweight Championship Bout
Mario Barrios (c) vs. Manny Pacquiao
WBC Super Welterweight Championship Bout
(C) Sebastian Fundora vs. Tim Tszyu
Featherweight Bout
Brandon Figueroa vs. Joet Gonzalez
Lightweight Bout
Gary Russell Jr. vs. Hugo Castaneda
Super Bantamweight Bout
Alan Romero vs. Kyonosuke Kameda
Super Featherweight Bout
Mark Magsayo vs. Jorge Mata Cuellar
Welterweight Bout
Abel Ramos vs. Jose Luis Sanchez
Super Lightweight Bout
Omar Salcido Gamez vs. Brian Gallegos
Middleweight Bout
Eumir Felix Marcial vs. Bernard Joseph
Super Lightweight Bout
Jursly Vargas vs. Sergio Aldana
Super Welterweight Bout
Joseph Brown vs. Aaron Watson
