The official scorecards for Manny Pacquiao’s comeback bout with Mario Barrios have been revealed.
The 46-year-old drew with Barrios after a close fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao, a 12-time world champion across eight weight divisions, was leading on the judges’ scorecards entering the 10th round but dropped the final three.
As all three judges gave Barrios final three rounds, the International Boxing Hall of Famer was ultimately unable to regain the belt in his comeback.
The judges’ decision led to a controversial majority draw that allowed Barrios to retain the belt, leaving fans livid.
One judge scored the fight 115-113 in Barrios’ favour, while the other two scored it 114-114.
After the decision was called, social media was immediately stormed by fans saying that Pacquiao was ‘robbed’.
One post on X read: “At the age of 46 Pacquiao just beat the WBC Welterweight Mario Barrios. No matter what the scorecards say, we witnessed greatness from Pacquiao.”
Another read: “Manny Pacquiao obviously won this fight. He got robbed.”
Following the bout, Pacquiao told the press: “I thought I won the fight.
“It was a close fight. My opponent was very tough. It was a wonderful fight.”
It’s undeniable that Pacquiao fought valiantly last night.
GettyThe 46-year-old went the distance with his 30-year-old opponent[/caption]He was attempting to break his own record as the oldest welterweight champion.
Pac Man was 40 when he secured a split decision victory over Keith Thurman in 2019.
Since then, he fought just once professionally in a comeback bout against Yordenis Ugas in 2021.
Although fans were divided in opinion ahead of his 2025 comeback.
The majority now appear to be in agreement that Pacquiao was robbed in the ring this time round.
When he was asked if he would be open for a rematch, the Filipino icon replied: “Of course, of course,” he replied when asked if he wanted to continue his career and face Barrios again.
“That’s the only legacy that I can leave behind — to give inspiration to the Filipino people and to be proud wherever you are.” Barrios, for his part, added he was open to facing Pacquiao again.
“I would love to do it again,”
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