Mane Pacoyao, Mario Barius makes weights to face Vigas

Las Vegas, Nevada-July 18: (LR) Coach Popui Fernandez and Faridi Roche, Mane Bacoyao, Tgb Tom Braun, Wilterweight Mario Barrios, and his main coach Pob Santos during an insurance in MGM GRAND Garden Arena on July 18, 2025 in LAS Vegas. Barius is scheduled to defend his title against Bacoyao, who announced that he would leave retirement nearly four years after his last battle, on July 19.

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Philippine star Mane Bacoyao comfortably weighs to combat the world title against Mario Barrius on Friday, as he wandered around the standards under the weight of 147 lbs.

The 46-year-old global champion-who returns to the ring after a four-year absence-is 146.8 lbs during a crowded ceremony at MGM Garden Arena.

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Confronting Mane Pacoyao and defending the hero Mario Barius for the last time before their comprehensive war to get the Welterweight title. pic.twitter.com/pkwmwsmds

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Bacoyao’s opponent in Saturday’s fighting was the global boxing champion (WBC) Barius, also inside the maximum weight of 146.2 pounds.

“I am very happy because I returned because boxing is my passion and missing boxing,” said Bakoyao after he weighs.

The Filipino star – whose last victory against Keith Thurman in 2019 – aims to achieve a solid victory in Nubia on Saturday.

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Mane Bacoyao and Mario Barius on the standards to face the title on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/sqrsimfn7w

– Mark Giongco (Markgiongcoinq) July 18, 2025

Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 Knockouts) announced his return to boxing in May, taking advantage of the WBC base that allows the former blankets to request a direct title when leaving retirement.

The younger Parius, who will get a record number 29-2-1 will face the Saturday competition.

Parius, 30, said he was not upset with the possibility of the legend of Pacquiao, who could become the first fighter to win a large world title after he was recruited in the Hall of Boxing Fame.

“I am approaching this in the same way that I own all other battles – I treat it as just another defense of the title,” said Barius. “Mane has made a lot, but it’s time now.”