Manny Pacquiao's return to the ring at the weekend after a four-year hiatus marked the latest example of a boxer well past his prime who could not resist the temptation of the squared circle and a chance to add to his competitive legacy.

F ilipino boxer Manny Pacquiao after his WBC welterweight title fight against Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 19, 2025. Esther Lin, PBC. M

Manny Pacquiao's bid to break his record as boxing's oldest welterweight champion was foiled in Las Vegas by a majority draw against Mario Barrios that ended his four-year retirement.