Boxing - Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios Betting Predictions: Legendary Veteran Taking On WBC Welterweight Champion
The MGM Grand in Las Vegas will host one of the world’s most legendary boxers on Sunday (AEST TBC) when Manny Pacquiao steps into the ring once again. A 12-time champion across eight different weight classes, “Pac Man” will be aiming to make it 13.
He has never held the WBC Welterweight Championship (holding the WBA and WBO versions), and will have the chance to capture it against the younger Mario Barrios. The American will be defending the title for the third time, having won it against Yordenis Ugas in 2023.
Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios: Tale of the Tape
Let’s take a look at the tale of the tape between these two fighters (Pacquiao first, Barrios second)…
Age - 46 vs 30
Height - 5'5½" (166 cm) vs 5'10" (178 cm)
Reach - 67" (170 cm) vs 71" (180 cm)
Stance - Southpaw vs Orthodox
Record - 62-8-2 (39 KOs) vs 29-2-1 (18 KOs)
World Titles: 12 world titles held in history; an 8-division champion vs Current WBC Welterweight
Rounds Boxed: 498 vs 198
Knockout %: 63% vs 62%
Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios: Betting Preview
Knockouts have been the strategy for both fighters throughout their careers. However, they have been less common in recent bouts. Over the last few years, their respective fights have mainly gone the distance, which is worth consideration when making Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios betting predictions.
Manny Pacquiao’s Last Five Opponents:
Rukiya Anpo - Draw - Jul 28, 2024
DK Yoo - Win (UD) - Dec 10, 2022
Yordenis Ugas - Loss (UD) - Aug 21, 2021
Keith Thurman - Win (SD) - Jul 20, 2019
Adrien Broner - Win (UD) - Jan 19, 2019
Miguel Barrios’ Last Five Opponents:
Abel Ramos - Draw (SD) - Nov 15, 2024
Fabian Andres Maidana - Win (UD) - May 4, 2024
Yordenis Ugas - Win (UD) - Sep 30, 2023
Jovanie Santiago - Win (TKO 8) - Feb 11, 2023
Keith Thurman - Loss (UD) - Feb 5, 2022
Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios: Betting Predictions
The latest betting odds for Pacquiao vs Barrios are highlighting the defending WBC Welterweight champion as the favourite – and it’s not a real shock. His energy, strength, and relative youth could be significant advantages against one of the all-time greats in boxing.
As we’ve seen from their last five bouts respectively, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see a winner declared on points or by decision. Of the 10 combined fights, nine have gone the distance, including all five of “Pac Man’s”. Barrios’s reach and defensive improvements could allow him to score consistently and avoid exchanges, pulling away on the cards.
However, those who don’t want to count the legend out can consider him to win on points or by decision, as there is value there. He still possesses power, while his awkward style and flurries could trouble Barrios.