The official Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios tale of the tape, all details and info you need to know ahead of the big July 19th fight.
Pacquiao as many know is 46 years young which is a key factor in the fight for the WBC welterweight title soon, he’s an underdog because of it obviously.
But there is a lot to consider in the fight.
Here’s a look at the main head to head details.
Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios Tale Of The Tape
| Category | Manny Pacquiao | Mario Barrios |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname | Pac-Man | El Azteca |
| Age | 46 years old | 30 years old |
| Height | 5’5½” | 5’10” |
| Reach | 67 inches | 71 inches |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| Record | 62 wins, 8 losses, 2 draws | 29 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw |
| Knockouts | 39 (63% KO rate) | 18 (62% KO rate) |
| Total Rounds Fought | 498 | 198 |
| Pro Debut | 1995 | 2013 |
| Last Fight | July 28, 2024 (draw vs Rukiya Anpo) | November 15, 2024 (draw vs Abel Ramos) |
| Title Status | Challenger, former 8-division champ | Current WBC Welterweight Champion |
| Rankings | #5 by WBC at 147 lbs | #3 by The Ring at welterweight |
| Recent Activity | Fought 5 times in last 6.5 years | Fought 5 times in last 3.5 years |
| Average Fight Length | 9 rounds (last 5 fights) | 11.2 rounds (last 5 fights) |
Some of the things not noted there are the intangibles too of course.
Pacquiao is back training with friend and legendary trainer Freddie Roach in LA where all the success was built years ago.
Moreover, he’s known about Barrios for some time now and will be well studied on his fight style.
Pacquiao does still look quite fast at 46 but he’ll need to be razor sharp on fight night.
Moreover, Pacquiao is a veteran now and knows how to get around the boxing ring and box clever, stay out of harms way when he needs to, use angles and footwork.
That said, he’s massive underdog – if anyone can pull it off though – it’s him.