Pacquiao vs. Barrios: Predictions, odds, how to watch Usyk vs. Dubois
A couple of legends are returning to the ring this weekend as Manny Pacqiuao, 46, prepares to take on WBC welterweight title holder Mario Barrios, 30, at MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas..
So, now the question is whether youthfulness or experience is the more valuable asset in a fight? Pacquiao has more than twice as many fights under his belt as Barrios, but with a 29-2-1 record, Barrios will undoubtedly be a difficult task for Pacquiao.
Here's everything to know about this weekend's highly-anticipated card in Las Vegas.
Predictions for Pacquiao vs. Barrios
Josh Peter, Paste BN: Barrios by TKO in the 10th
Peter writes, "Mario Barrios is the ideal opponent for Manny Pacquiao because Barrios’ aggressive style and flawed defense make him vulnerable to Pacquiao’s creative combinations. Perhaps. But that minimizes other important issues. At 6-0, Barrios will be the tallest opponent the 5 ½ foot Pacquiao has ever faced. Pacquiao has not fought professionally in almost four years. Furthermore, Barrios is 30 and Pacquiao is 46. It’d be great to have the Pac-Man back for more than one fight, but don’t count on it."
Brent Brookhouse, CBS Sports: Barrios by KO
Brookhouse writes, "We're talking about a 46-year-old man who is returning from years of being retired and who was on the downside of his career when he hung up his gloves the first time. Pacquiao looks to be in great shape, but translating that to success against a younger, bigger fighter who has been active in big fights is simply too big of an ask. Expect Pacquiao to show a few flashes early before Barrios gets rolling. Once Barrios is doing his thing, there's going to be a time when Pacquiao either gets stopped or his team will need to stop the fight for him."
Anatoly Pimentel, BetMGM: Pacquiao by unanimous decision
Pimentel writes, "I expect Pacquiao to go all out in the first six rounds of the match because this is what he did against Thurman before, scoring an early knockdown. That knockdown became crucial in the judges’ scorecards, which helped him secure the split decision win. As for Barrios, he should weather the early barrage from Pacquiao and turn it up in the tail end of the fight, where Pacquiao would be more vulnerable to counter punches and power shots. Additionally, he should fully utilize his height and reach advantages to keep the challenger at bay while landing his punches and combinations."
Full card, odds for Pacquiao vs. Barrios:
*All odds via BetMGM
- Manny Pacquiao (+270) vs. Mario Barrios (-380): WBC welterweight title
- Sebastian Fundora (+125) vs. Tim Tszyu (-165): WBC super welterweight title
- Isaac Cruz (-600) vs. Angel Fierro (+350): Super lightweight
- Brandon Figueroa (-250) vs. Joet Gonzalez (+175): Featherweight
- Gary Russell Jr. (-1600) vs. Hugo Castaneda (+650): Super featherweight
How to watch Pacquiao vs. Barrios
- Date: Saturday, July 19
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Pacquiao vs Barrios main event ringwalks: 11 p.m. ET
- Stream: Prime Video PPV
Fans can purchase the pay-per-view event in the U.S. for $79.99.