Pacquiao's comeback falls short as Barrios retains WBC welterweight title in majority draw
Briefly

Manny Pacquiao fought Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight championship, resulting in a majority draw where two judges scored it even and one favored Barrios. While Barrios landed more total punches, Pacquiao excelled in power shots. Despite his age of 46 and nearly four years away from the ring, Pacquiao displayed remarkable skill. Barrios, a -275 favorite, acknowledged the honor of fighting Pacquiao and praised his stamina and strength. Despite the crowd's booing of the decision, both fighters gave their all in a highly competitive match.
Manny Pacquiao faced Mario Barrios in a closely contested bout, where Barrios ultimately retained the WBC welterweight championship despite the fight ending in a majority draw.
Compubox statistics showed Barrios landed 120 total punches compared to Pacquiao's 101, while Pacquiao had the upper hand in power shots with 81 to Barrios' 75.
Despite being 46 years old and returning after nearly four years, Pacquiao showcased impressive stamina and skill, resembling the champion he had been in his prime.
Barrios expressed admiration for Pacquiao, noting the honor of sharing the ring with him and highlighting Pacquiao's formidable stamina, strength, and timing.
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