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Former Sen. Manny Pacquiao and WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios face off at a press conference in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 1, 2025. Photo: Jhay Omatias

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TJ Manotoc

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748735506093viber_image_2025-06-01_05-00-04-899.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Former Sen. Manny Pacquiao and WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios pose at a press conference in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 1, 2025. <em>Photo: Jhay Omatias</em></span></span></span></div><p>LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao made it clear that he’s unfazed by the 16-year age gap between him and WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at today’s press conference for their upcoming clash.</p><p>“Don’t worry about it,” Pacquiao said with a grin when asked about his age. “I’ve been here before. I know what to do.”</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2025/5/19/manny-pacquiao-begins-training-for-boxing-comeback-2353">Manny Pacquiao begins training for boxing comeback<br/></a></div><p>The two fighters traded verbal jabs on stage, but Barrios remained respectful, acknowledging Pacquiao’s storied career.</p><p>“I know what Manny Pacquiao has done for this sport, but I’m here to defend my title,” Barrios said.</p><p>Pacquiao, who hasn’t fought professionally in four years, emphasized that he’s ready to make history once again. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748735578492viber_image_2025-06-01_05-00-17-360.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Former Sen. Manny Pacquiao and WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios face off at a press conference in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 1, 2025. <em>Photo: Jhay Omatias</em></span></span></span></div><p>“I’m here to show everyone that I still have what it takes,” he said. “I’m excited for this challenge.”</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2025/5/21/its-official-pacquiao-confirms-return-bout-against-mario-barrios-2033">It&#x27;s official: Pacquiao confirms return bout against Mario Barrios<br/></a></div><p>The fight is scheduled for July 19 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and will be available via Amazon Prime pay-per-view.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xQlddVRLKYI?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Manny Pacquiao made it clear that he’s unfazed by the 16-year age gap between him and WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at today’s press conference for their upcoming clash.</p>

Manny Pacquiao made it clear that he’s unfazed by the 16-year age gap between him and WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at today’s press conference for their upcoming clash.

'I've been here before': Manny Pacquiao confident ahead of showdown with Mario Barrios

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'I've been here before': Manny Pacquiao confident ahead of showdown with Mario Barrios

TJ Manotoc,

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Published June 01, 2025 07:58 AM PHT

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