LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 18: (L-R) Trainers Buboy Fernandez and Freddie Roach, Manny Pacquiao, TGB Promotions President Tom Brown, WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios and his head coach Bob Santos pose during a ceremonial weigh-in at MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 18, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Barrios is scheduled to defend his title against Pacquiao, who announced he was coming out of retirement nearly four years after his last fight, on July 19. Ethan Miller/Getty Images/AFP
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Filipino star Manny Pacquiao comfortably made the weight for his comeback world title fight against Mario Barrios on Friday, tipping the scales at just under the 147-pound welterweight limit.
The 46-year-old eight-division world champion — who is returning to the ring after a four-year absence — weighed in at 146.8 lbs during a packed ceremony at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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Manny Pacquiao and defending champ Mario Barrios face off for the final time before their all-out war for the WBC welterweight title. pic.twitter.com/PkwmwSMDMs
— Mark Giongco (@MarkGiongcoINQ) July 18, 2025
Pacquiao’s opponent in Saturday’s fight, reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight champion Barrios, was also inside the weight limit at 146.2 lbs.
“I’m so happy I’m back because boxing is my passion and I missed boxing,” Pacquiao said after making the weight.
The Filipino star — whose last victory came against Keith Thurman in 2019 — is aiming to pull off an upset victory in Saturday’s bout.
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Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios on the scales for Saturday’s title showdown. pic.twitter.com/SQrsIMFn7w
— Mark Giongco (@MarkGiongcoINQ) July 18, 2025
Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 knockouts) announced his return to boxing in May, taking advantage of a WBC rule that allows former champions to request a direct title shot when coming out of retirement.
He will be facing the much younger Barrios, who will take a 29-2-1 record in Saturday’s contest.
Barrios, 30, said he was unfazed by the prospect of taking on living legend Pacquiao, who could become the first fighter to win a major world title after being inducted to boxing’s Hall of Fame.
“I’m approaching this the same way I have all my other fights — I treat it as just another title defense,” Barrios said. “Manny has accomplished so much, but it’s my time now.”
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