Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios
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On May 1, 1995, Manny Pacquiao won a six-round decision over Rocky Palma in Cavite, Philippines, pushing his record to 3-0. They both weighed 107 pounds, but Pacquiao had weights in his pocket to qualify for the minimum weight requirement of the division. Seventeen days later, Mario Barrios was born in San Antonio.
With trusted trainer Freddie Roach in his corner, the 46-year-old legend is coming out of retirement to challenge welterweight champ Mario Barrios on Saturday.
Their reflexes dull, their legs slow, the punches hurt more — but for fighters like Pacquiao, the hardest part is standing still.
Manny Pacquiao looks to make boxing history in his return to the ring at 46 with his longtime trainer, Freddie Roach, in his corner yet again.
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