What would a win mean for Pacquiao?

[Coverdale]

That’s my point. Nobody remembers Lalonde but everyone remembers Ray won world titles in 5 different weight classes, which he was the first to do as at the time as the WBO wasn’t recognised.

People won’t remember Barrios but they’ll remember the accomplishment, if Pac can pull off the upset. Can’t see it myself, I think it’s a terrible decision tbh.

Yes it is and that will remain the case even if he wins. It represents a stunning failure of imagination in my opinion.

[HisExcellency]

For me 46yo Pacman beating Barrios CONVINCINGLY after 5 years out of the ring will be even more impressive than Crawford beating Canelo at the end of his career!

[crimsonfalcon07]

He didn’t win that title in the 2020’s. Nobody has ever won world titles in 4 different decades to my knowledge.

Yup, that's true. Nobody else has held titles in 4 decades either though.

[Dip_Slide]

I think it's a terrible fight and i think the WBC should be banned as an organization if they would sanction that fight despite Manny not fighting for over 4 years with his last win being 6 years ago, and putting him ahead of all the other contenders that are just waiting for a chance. Also the risk of injury for Manny is now significant and the probability that he wouldn't be able to compete with Barrios is also significant. So it's an Ali vs Berbick type situation all over again. It should never happen, there must be other ways to make money for Manny using his name and legacy other than fighting for a title at 46 after such a layoff.

[SouthpawRight]

I think it's a terrible fight and i think the WBC should be banned as an organization if they would sanction that fight despite Manny not fighting for over 4 years with his last win being 6 years ago, and putting him ahead of all the other contenders that are just waiting for a chance. Also the risk of injury for Manny is now significant and the probability that he wouldn't be able to compete with Barrios is also significant. So it's an Ali vs Berbick type situation all over again. It should never happen, there must be other ways to make money for Manny using his name and legacy other than fighting for a title at 46 after such a layoff.

we'll see manny could be a 2 round fighter at this point