Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios LIVE RESULTS: Fans Boo as PacMan’s Comeback Ends in Controversial Draw
Las Vegas, NV – July 20, 2025
Manny Pacquiao’s highly anticipated return to the boxing ring after a four-year hiatus ended in a controversial majority draw against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The 46-year-old Filipino legend, aiming to become the oldest welterweight world champion in history, delivered a vintage performance that electrified the sold-out crowd of 13,107, but the judges’ decision left fans booing and the boxing world divided.
Fan and Fighter Reactions
The announcement of the majority draw was met with loud boos from the crowd, with many feeling Pacquiao was robbed of a historic victory. Social media erupted with outrage, with fans and fighters alike decrying the decision. One X post fumed, “Manny Pacquiao won that fight with ease. These judges are hot garbage.” Another declared, “No fighter in boxing history has been robbed as many times as Manny Pacquiao.” Former world champion Shawn Porter called the judges’ decision “incompetent,” while George Kambosos Jr. and Shakur Stevenson also scored the fight for Pacquiao.Pacquiao’s trainer, Freddie Roach, insisted his fighter won 8-4, echoing the sentiment of many who felt Pacquiao’s early dominance and activity deserved the nod. However, some acknowledged Barrios’ late surge, with one X user noting, “Barrios should’ve stamped his authority on those close rounds as it has led to a frankly embarrassing result.”
‘I’m sick’: Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios controversy sets off boxing world
What’s Next?
Pacquiao, undeterred, expressed interest in continuing his career, hinting at a potential rematch with Barrios, who agreed, saying, “This was huge for boxing. I would love to do it again.” The boxing world now awaits whether “PacMan” will return to chase the elusive title or if this draw marks the final chapter of his storied career.
Full Card Results
- WBC Welterweight Title: Mario Barrios vs. Manny Pacquiao – Majority Draw (115-113, 114-114, 114-114)
- WBC Super Welterweight Title: Sebastian Fundora def. Tim Tszyu via 7th-round TKO
- Interim WBC Super Lightweight Title: Isaac Cruz def. Omar Salcido Gamez via unanimous decision (100-88, 99-89, 99-89)
- Featherweight: Brandon Figueroa def. Joet Gonzalez via unanimous decision (115-113, 116-112, 116-112)
- Super Featherweight: Gary Russell Jr. def. Hugo Castaneda via 10th-round TKO
- Super Bantamweight: David Picasso def. Kyonosuke Kameda via majority decision (98-92, 98-92, 95-95)
- Lightweight: Mark Magsayo def. Jorge Mata Cuellar via unanimous decision (100-90, 100-90, 98-92)
