The likelihood of Manny Pacquiao facing WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios is diminishing as the eight-division former world champion focuses on his return to the Philippine Senate.
Barrios’ trainer, Bob Santos, noted that arranging a fight with Pacquiao would be challenging, given Barrios’ upcoming title defense against Abel Ramos and Pacquiao’s concentration on his political campaign.
“Manny Pacquiao wanted to fight Barrios, and we wanted the fight, but the fight couldn’t be made in time because he’s gonna be running for the senate again, I think, in January or February,” Santos told BoxingScene.
“So, [Pacquiao] has to take care of that, and we have to take care of Abel Ramos, and then we’ll see what the future holds after that.”
Barrios and Pacquiao were reportedly in negotiations for a fight months ago, with the Filipino legend considering a return to the ring at age 45.
However, those negotiations did not come to fruition, and the fight ultimately fell through.
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