The legendary Manny Pacquiao will end a nearly four-year retirement when he faces Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight championship on July 19. On Wednesday, Pacquiao confirmed a previous ESPN report about his return to professional boxing.

Manny Pacquiao has confirmed his widely-reported comeback, as he prepares to challenge Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title. Pacquiao, 46, will fight in a professional bout for the first time since 2021, having most recently competed in an exhibition match last July.

Boxing star Manny Pacquiao, 46, confirmed Wednesday he is coming out of retirement after nearly 4 years away from the ring to face Mario Barrios for his WBC welterweight title on July 19 in Las Vegas.