Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios: UK Fight Time, Undercard, PPV Price & Preview

Updated 17 July 2025, 09:00 BST

Manny Pacquiao is 46 years old, four years since from his last professional bout, and one win away from breaking his own record as the oldest welterweight champion in history. In the early hours of Sunday morning UK time, the Filipino legend collides with WBC ruler Mario “El Azteca” Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas. So, what time is Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios fighting in the UK? Coverage begins at 01:00 AM BST on Amazon Prime Video PPV, with the main ring walks pencilled in for around 04:00 AM BST.

This 12-round clash matters because it is for the WBC welterweight title, check out the welterweight rankings here. Pacquiao, an eight-division legend who retired after losing to Yordenis Ugas in 2021, insists he “feels as energised as in his twenties” and sees the fight as a chance to make “more history for the Philippines”. Barrios, 30, became interim champion by dropping Ugas twice in 2023 and was upgraded earlier this year when Crawford signalled his move to 154 lbs. The Texan-Mexican respects Pacquiao’s achievements but warns he is “going in there with bad intentions”.

Fight Time & PPV Details for Manny Pacquiao v Mario Barrios

UK broadcast start: 01:00 AM BST Sunday 20 July
UK Main event ring walk: Approx. 04:00 AM BST Sunday 20 July
Local time (Las Vegas): Main card 20:00 ET Saturday 19 July
Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, USA
Broadcaster: Amazon Prime Video PPV
PPV price (UK): £14.99
PPV price (US): $79.99

Pacquiao Weigh-in News

The official weigh-in streams live from Las Vegas at 20:00 BST on Friday 18 July. Both men must hit the 147 lb limit. Pacquiao’s camp say the veteran is already “within a pound” after eight hard weeks in Los Angeles, while Barrios predicts a career-best shape. Key quotes and the final numbers will be updated here once they are confirmed.

Form & Recent Fights for Manny Pacquiao

Pacquiao: Last boxed competitively in August 2021, losing a close decision to Ugas. Since then he has dabbled in exhibitions but notched no official wins. The lay-off and age are major concerns.

Form & Recent Fights for Mario Barrios

Barrios: Riding a three-fight streak since back-to-back defeats to Gervonta Davis and Keith Thurman. The signature win came over Ugas, where he scored two knockdowns and dominated. His confidence is sky-high.

What’s at Stake for Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios

WBC welterweight belt & title.
Pacquiao could break his own record as the oldest 147 lb champion.
Barrios seeks first defence and the scalp of a living legend, which would catapult him into pound-for-pound conversations.
A Pacquiao win would trigger talk’s of a Mayweather or Crawford mega-fight, while Barrios victory sets up unification talk with IBF holder Jaron “Boots” Ennis.

Predictions & Expert Insight

ESPN analyst Timothy Bradley believes Barrios’ “length and youth give him the edge, but Pacquiao’s angles still trouble anyone”. Former European champion Spencer Oliver told talkSPORT he is “astonished a sanctioning body has allowed a 46-year-old straight into a title fight” yet warns “you can never rule Manny out”.

The UK betting markets list Barrios a firm favourite at roughly 2 / 9, with Pacquiao a 3 / 1 underdog and the draw around 18 / 1. Odds suggest a distance fight, but Pacquiao’s southpaw counters could create early drama.

What Comes Next

Should Pacquiao win, he has hinted at “one last unification or maybe the biggest rematch ever”. A sequel with Floyd Mayweather Jr. would break records, though WBO champion Terence Crawford was also interested, but is now fighting Canelo. Barrios, if successful, is expected to chase a unification with Ennis or a lucrative defence on Mexican Independence Day weekend. Defeat for Pacquiao surely ends a glittering 30-year career; defeat for Barrios may still leave him in the title mix given his age.