Manny Pacquiao Vs Mario Barrios: Filipino Legend Fails To Win WBC Welterweight Title As Fight Ends In Majority Draw

Manny Pacquiao failed to win the WBC Welterweight Title as his fight against Mario Barrios on Saturday, 19 July 2025 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas ended in a majority draw. Making his comeback to the ring after four years, the 48-year-old Filipino legend started well in the early rounds, using his pace to get the better of Barrios. Pacquiao lasted the distance but could not secure what would have been a historic win. One judge ruled the fight 115-113 in Barrios’ favour, but the other two judges scored it 114-114, resulting in a majority draw and Barrios retaining his title.

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Updated on: 20 July 2025 2:41 pm

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Mario Barrios, left, and Manny Pacquiao one for a photo after fighting to a majority draw in a welterweight title boxing match in Las Vegas.

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Mario Barrios, right, holds his belt after fighting to a majority draw against Manny Pacquiao, left, in a welterweight title boxing match in Las Vegas.

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Mario Barrios, left, fights Manny Pacquiao in a welterweight title boxing match in Las Vegas.

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Mario Barrios, left, fights Manny Pacquiao in a welterweight title boxing match in Las Vegas.

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Mario Barrios, left, fights Manny Pacquiao in a welterweight title boxing match in Las Vegas.

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Manny Pacquiao, left, fights Mario Barrios in a welterweight title boxing match in Las Vegas.

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Manny Pacquiao, left, fights Mario Barrios in a welterweight title boxing match in Las Vegas.

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Filipino fans watch the welterweight title boxing match of Philippines' Manny Pacquiao and American Mario Barrios during a live broadcast in Mandaluyong, Philippines.

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Welterweight Title Boxing: Pacquiao Barrios Boxing | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila

Filipino fans use their smartphones as they watch the welterweight title boxing match of Philippines' Manny Pacquiao and American Mario Barrios during a live broadcast in Mandaluyong, Philippines.

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Filipino fans react as they watch the welterweight title boxing match of Philippines' Manny Pacquiao and American Mario Barrios during a live broadcast in Mandaluyong, Philippine.