Boxing legends predict Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios ..
The boxing world is full of anticipation, since the legendary figures weigh with bold predictions for the highly anticipated clash of Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios for July 19, 2025, in MGM Grand in Las Vegas. With the WBB welter weight title at stake, icons such as Sugar Ray Leonard, Juan Manuel Márquez and Sergio “Maravilla” Martínez have shared their shots, which caused a storm of emotion and debate among fans.
Bold legends forecasts
At 04:30 pm +07 today, a special panel of a discussion was issued inLive boxing legendsIt presented some of the biggest minds of sport. Sugar Ray Leonard, a six -division world champion, expressed his cautious optimism. “Manny still has that fire,” Leonard said with a smile. “At 46, he faces a younger hungry neighborhoods, but the experience and heart of Pacquiao could achieve a miracle of the late race. I am leaning towards a divided decision for Manny.” Leonard’s support echoes his previous praise for Pacquiao’s resistance.
Juan Manuel Márquez, the lifelong rival of Pacquiao who knocked him out in 2012, offered a contrasting vision. “I love Manny, but this is a mistake,” Márquez said firmly. “Barrios is 30 years old, active and powerful. Pacquiao has been out since 2021-16 years is a gap too big. I predict a TKO in Round 8 for neighborhoods.” His skepticism aligns with his criticism prior to the sanction of the fight.
Sergio “Maravilla” Martínez, the former king of medium weight, took a middle ground. “Pacquiao is a legend that you can never count,” Martínez argued. “He is training as a champion again, and that speed could surprise neighborhoods early. But if neighborhoods intensifies the storm, I see a unanimous decision for the youngest man. He is 60-40 in favor of neighborhoods.” Martínez’s analysis reflects his respect for Pacquiao’s greatness.
The fight that has everyone speaking
Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 kos), which returns after almost four years, aims to become the oldest Welter weight champion in history, while neighborhoods (29-2-1, 18 ko), the current headline of the WBC, seeks to consolidate its legacy. The age gap of 16 years and the recent political period of Pacquiao in the Philippines have fed doubts, however, their induction to the International Boxing Hall on June 8, 2025 has revived hope among followers.
The accumulation has been intense, with Pacquiao promising to “make history” and neighborhoods promising a “history of redemption.” The images of the Pacquiao training field have become viral, showing flashes of their old speed, although critics argue that it is not enough against the recent form of neighborhoods, including its 2023 victory over Yordenis Ugás.
Fans of fans and expert division
Social networks are in flames with reactions. The publications found in X reveal a division: some fans go back the status of legend of Pacquiao: “Manny has one more in him!”, While others put on the side of neighborhoods, “Experience in youth rhythms every time!” The predictions of the legends have only deepened the division, with probabilities of bets that favor the neighborhoods to -500, Pacquiao in +340, according to recent updates.
The promoter Bob Arum hinted at a box office success, potentially with Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois 2, which adds to the bets of the event. The date of July 19 is emerging as a decisive moment for the past and the future of boxing.
What follows?
With less than six weeks to the end, the predictions of the Legends have prepared the stage for a historical confrontation. Will Pacquiao challenge the probabilities, or neighborhoods demonstrate your domain? The boxing world waits with the contained breathing.
What do you think? Who will win: Pacquiao or Barrios? Share your predictions below!
