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What it's like boxing Pacquiao, and how he can beat Barrios

Timothy Bradley Jr.

created: July 19, 2025, 2:49 p.m. | updated: July 19, 2025, 11:47 p.m.

He owns a 2023 victory over Yordenis Ugas, who beat Pacquiao in August 2021, a loss that sent the Filipino legend into retirement. How the fight could play out: Pacquiao's athleticism vs. Barrios' left hookMario Barrios' left hook to the body would be an effective punch against the 46-yar-old Manny Pacquiao. Let's look at the numbersManny Pacquiao CompuBox Punch Stats Comparison Punches Pacquiao (last 6 fights) Pacquiao (at his prime) Welt. In his fight against Ugas, Pacquiao didn't just look a step behind, but he looked like he had aged overnight. However, as the 12 rounds wear on and Pacquiao slows down, Barrios' reach, sharp counters and grit will show that Pacquiao is beatable at this stage of his career.

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