Pacquiao vs Barrios fight tickets at MGM Las Vegas...brace your wallets

Filipino fighter Manny Pacquiao is set to return to the ring this weekend after being inactive for five years due to the boxer pursuing a political career.

The World Boxing Council has given him an opportunity to fight for a World Championship against the Mexican Mario Barrios(29-2-1, 18 KOs), who, with age on his side is heavily fancied to beat the 46-year-old ‘Pacman’ in Las Vegas.

Saturday’s Las Vegas MGM event is set to begin at 8pm (East Coast) on Saturday (July 19) with Pacquiao and Barrios are scheduled to make their ringwalks at 11pm ET, but as is often the case with live boxing events, these timings are subject to change.

Tickets to see the return of ‘Pacman’

There is both good news and bad news for fight fans who happen to be in Vegas on Saturday and want to the see the Filipino fighter return to the ring.

Via the official MGM Grand/Tix platform, a number of tickets are still available but they come at a premium price.

A standard top tier ticket inside the arena will set you back over $315 and fans anxious to see the action close up, the most expensive ringside seat is available for just over $5,800.

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