In a surprising turn of the events, Mario Barrios has officially requested the immediate cancellation of his next fight with the legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao. The unexpected announcement occurs a few days after Barrios attended one of Pacquiao’s public training sessions, where the 46 -year -old Filipino icon showed an intensity and sharpness that surprised many in the boxing community.

Barrios, who had previously expressed enthusiasm and confidence about facing Pacquiao in the ring, cited health reasons to get out of the fight. In a brief statement published to the media, Barrios said: “I have a cold and my doctor advised me not to participate.” The moment of the statement has caused generalized speculations, with many fans and commentators questioning whether the disease is the real reason behind its sudden retirement.

Sources close to the situation claim that Barrios seemed visibly shaken after witnessing Pacquiao’s training. Despite his age, Pacquiao demonstrated a remarkable speed, resistance and precision, qualities that made him a feared competitor at his best and now seem to remain intact. Some believe that neighborhoods may have underestimated the current condition of Pacquiao, waiting for a slower and more vulnerable opponent. Instead, he found the harsh reality that the former world champion of eight divisions is far from finishing.

Social networks light up with reactions, many mocking neighborhoods for what some see as a lack of courage. Memes and comments flooded platforms such as Twitter and Instagram, with fans accusing neighborhoods of “Ducking” Pacquiao. Others sympathized with him, suggesting that if a fighter does not feel 100% ready, physically or mentally, moving away is responsible is responsible.

The cancellation now endangers the highly anticipated return of Pacquiao. The promoters are struggling to find a replacement opponent, but time is being short. Pacquiao himself has not yet commented directly on the decision of Barrios, although his team expressed his disappointment, emphasizing that Manny was in Pico state and ready to offer a spectacular performance for his fans.

If neighborhoods will reprogram or if this marks the end of your search to fight Pacquiao is still uncertain. However, what is clear is that Manny Pacquiao continues to dominate respect, and perhaps even fear, in the ring, despite his age. His dedication and performance in training have once again reminded the world of boxing why he is considered one of the best of all time.