Like virtually all the fighters in his generation, WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios grew up watching and drawing inspiration from Manny Pacquiao.

Former world champion Manny Pacquiao is embracing his underdog status as he gets ready to turn back the clock when he steps out of retirement to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in their Saturday showdown at the MGM Grand.

Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao vs Mario “El Azteca” Barrios final press conference quotes ahead of Saturday's showdown in Las Vegas

Manny Pacquiao is back to a familiar place in Los Angeles, looking for a new start and to add to his legendary career.

Manny Pacquiao’s return to boxing at 46 years old is a momentous occasion for combat sports, with boxing fans looking forward to seeing if the former eight-division world champion will continue to stack more legacy wins at his relative old age.

Manny Pacquiao will make his unlikely boxing return when he challenges Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title on Saturday. Whatever happens, his ring legacy is totally secure.

Manny Pacquiao's longtime pal, coach and trainer Buboy Fernandez expressed confidence in the Filipino boxing legend's condition one week before his comeback fight. Fernandez said that Pacquiao is like a storm from the Pacific coming back at 250 miles per hour,

While anticipation looms for Manny Pacquiao’s comeback, not much has been said about the reserved champion he will face in his return to the ring, Mario Barrios. While he defeated Pacquiao’s last opponent,