Pacquiao vs Barrios tickets will go on sale through AXS on June 3rd, World Boxing News can confirm.
The MGM Grand Garden Arena fight, which sees Manny Pacquiao make a comeback after four years, will be for the WBC welterweight title held by Mario Barrios.
Sebastian Fundora, known as the ‘Towering Inferno’ for his lofty presence, defends the WBC super welterweight title against Tim Tszyu in the co-main event.
The undercard sees Pacquiao’s son make it a family affair when Manny Pacquiao Jr. (Jimuel) makes his professional debut.
Las Vegas will be lit up in Filipino colors as the two Pacquiao’s, on opposite ends of the career scale, share a historic PBC bill on Amazon Prime PPV.
Pacquiao returns after losing his last contest against Yordenis Ugas via unanimous decision at the T-Mobile Arena in 2021. This time, the ex-Senator chooses the scene of many memorable moments, including his July 2019 WBA title victory over Keith Thurman.
The MGM Grand sets the scene as the eight-division world champion aims to build on his split decision win over Thurman and extend his record. Ending Thurman’s undefeated record, Pacquiao became the oldest welterweight champion ever at 40.
A victory on July 19 will see 46-year-old Pacquiao extend that benchmark by six years.
Barrios, who seems to have been left in the dust by the furor over Pacquiao returning, makes the second defense of the WBC title. His first ended in a split draw against Abel Ramos on the undercard of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson in November.
Mario Barrios vs Abel Ramos Esther Lin Despite calls for a rematch, Barrios had bigger fish to fry as Pacquiao has been chasing the fight since 2024.
World Boxing News reported the news first on May 31, with Pacquiao waiting until the Philippines elections were over to make the confirmation.
This summer, Pacquiao competes in his 23rd straight world championship fight at the same venue where he won his first world title in the United States in 2001.
Pac-Man stepped in at late notice to dethrone the late Lehlohonolo Ledwaba and begin one of the most remarkable runs ever seen in boxing.
On July 19th, the journey continues.
Tickets will go on sale at 1 pm on June 3rd. Premier Boxing Champions will make the official announcement soon.
