Barrios vs Pacquiao

When is Barrios vs Pacquiao?

Mario Barrios will square off against Manny Pacquiao on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, at MGM Grand, Las Vegas.

The fight will take place over 12 rounds in the Welterweight division, which means the weight limit will be 147 pounds (10.5 stone or 66.7 kg).

This contest is for the WBC welterweight championship of the world.

Barrios will be making his 2nd defense of the WBC World Welterweight Championship. He was promoted from a secondary belt in June 2024. He has held this belt for a total of 361 days (11 months and 26 days).

Also on the undercard will be Sebastian Fundora's and Tim Tszyu's fight, Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz's and Angel Fierro's fight, David Picasso's and Kyonosuke Kameda's contest, and Brandon Figueroa's and Joet Gonzalez's bout.

Barrios vs Pacquiao stats

Mario Barrios steps into the ring with a record of 29 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, 18 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Manny Pacquiao will make his way to the ring with a record of 62 wins, 8 losses and 2 draws, with 39 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Pacquiao has a slight advantage in power over Barrios, with a 63% knockout percentage compared to Barrios' 62%.

Mario Barrios is the younger man by 16 years, at 30 years old.

Barrios has a height advantage of 5 inches over Pacquiao. This also extends to a 4-inch reach advantage.

Mario Barrios fights out of the orthodox stance, while Manny Pacquiao is a southpaw.

Barrios is the less experienced professional fighter, having had 40 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2013, 18 years and 9 months later than Pacquiao, whose first professional fight was in 1995. He has fought 300 fewer professional rounds, totaling 198 compared to Pacquiao's 498.

Mario Barrios goes into the fight ranked number 3 by The Ring at welterweight.

Barrios vs Pacquiao form

Barrios has beaten 3 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he drew Abel Ramos on November 15, 2024, by split draw in their 12 round contest in their WBC World Welterweight championship fight at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, United States.

Prior to that, he had won against Fabian Andres Maidana on May 4, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBC Interim World Welterweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Yordenis Ugas on September 30, 2023, by unanimous decision in their WBC Interim World Welterweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Before that, he had defeated Jovanie Santiago on February 11, 2023, by technical knockout in the 8th round at Alamodome, San Antonio.

He had been beaten by Keith Thurman on February 5, 2022, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Welterweight eliminator fight at Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas.

Manny Pacquiao has beaten 2 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he drew Rukiya Anpo on July 28, 2024, by unanimous decision in the 3rd round at SAITAMA SUPER ARENA, SAITAMA, Japan.

Prior to that, his contest against DK Yoo on December 11, 2022 ended in a no contest at Korea International Exhibition Center, Goyang, South Korea.

Going into that contest, he had lost to Yordenis Ugas on August 21, 2021, by unanimous decision in their WBA Super World Welterweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Before that, he had won against Keith Thurman on July 20, 2019, by split decision in their WBA Super World Welterweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Las Vegas.

He had defeated Adrien Broner on January 19, 2019, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Welterweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Las Vegas.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Mario Barrios has been fighting more than Manny Pacquiao.

Mario Barrios last fought 8 months and 4 days ago, while Manny Pacquiao's last outing was 11 months and 21 days ago.

Barrios' last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 5 months and 14 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 8 months and 9 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 56 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 11.2 rounds on average.

Pacquiao's last 5 fights have come over a period of 6 years and 6 months, meaning he has been fighting on average every 1 year, 3 months and 19 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 45 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9 rounds on average.

What time does Barrios vs Pacquiao start?

The fighters are expected to ringwalk at around 11:00 PM EST / 8:00 PM PST at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, United States, which is around 4:00 AM BST in the UK.

Who is showing Barrios vs Pacquiao?

The Amazon Prime PPV show is expected to begin at 8:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM PST. The Amazon Prime PPV broadcast of the card is expected to start at 1:00 AM (BST).

How do you stream Barrios vs Pacquiao?

In the US you can stream the Barrios vs Pacquiao PPV via Amazon’s Prime Video app and platform. Prices will vary based on where you are in the world. You can download the app for PC, Apple, Android, Fire TV, Roku, your Smart TV, and many others.

The whole event costs tbc.

In the UK you can stream the Barrios vs Pacquiao PPV via Amazon’s Prime Video app and platform. Prices will vary based on where you are in the world. You can download the app for PC, Apple, Android, Fire TV, Roku, your Smart TV, and many others.

The whole event costs tbc.

What are the odds on Barrios vs Pacquiao?

Mario Barrios is currently 1/3 (-300) to win the bout outright, while you can get 5/2 (+250) on Manny Pacquiao if you fancy the upset.

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