Retired two-division champion Gerry Peñalosa believes Manny Pacquiao stays able to scoring a knockout when he takes on WBC world welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The Filipino boxing icon had set the world abuzz when information broke out that he would make a comeback at 46 years old. And whereas Peñalosa admitted that he’s additionally fearful for his good friend, he nonetheless sees that Pacquiao nonetheless has the instruments to change into a world champion once more.
“Manny will put together for this and he’ll make certain he has the stamina to final for twelve rounds,” Peñalosa mentioned in an unique interview.
“If he hits Barrios, good evening. Manny has energy, the combat is for twelve rounds, he nonetheless has pace, and gloves are small. What if Manny hits him first? Boxing is over.”
Pacquiao final noticed motion in 2021 when he dropped a unanimous resolution loss to Yordenis Ugas. He solely figured in a few exhibitions since that fateful evening, elevating considerations from each followers and trade insiders about his comeback.
For Peñalosa, Pacquiao has all the time been about taking dangers out and in of the ring.
“Manny is prepared to take dangers. He’s value watching as a result of he would not care so long as he hits his opponent. If he will get there first, then the combat may be over in a single spherical,” Peñalosa quipped.
—JKC, GMA Built-in Information