Manny Pacquiao issues warning: “I didn’t come here for respect”

Manny Pacquiao isn’t in Las Vegas for a legacy lap. In a video posted to X, the former eight-division champion showed off intense training clips and fired a clear warning:“Age is just a number. I didn’t come here for respect, I came to earn it the hard way on JULY 19!”

Now 46, Pacquiao returns to the ring against Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in a fight billed under #PacquiaoBarrios and set to stream on PBC PPV via Prime Video. The comeback has drawn both skepticism and excitement, but the Filipino legend’s message is sharp: he’s not looking for a farewell tour – he’s chasing a fight.

Pacquiao hasn’t fought since 2021, but judging by his footwork and ferocity in the training video, he’s not here for nostalgia. He’s here to win.

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