A 46-year-old Pacquiao, boxing professionally for the first time since 2021, challenged Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title

Manny Pacquiao returned to the ring for the first time in six years with the boxing legend taking on Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, his 16th fight at the famous arena

After Saturday's draw with Mario Barrios, Manny Pacquiao – who turns 47 in December – said he believes he could return to fight again by year’s end, preferably against a champion.

Despite Manny Pacquiao's less than desirable results in his return to ring against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios, his wife Jinkee Pacquiao is still full of gratitude.

Manny Pacquiao pushed back against his doubters, the odds and even Father Time on Saturday night — and nearly made some history. But Pacquiao, in the end, fell just short on the judges’ scorecards as Mario Barrios escaped with a majority draw to retain the WBC welterweight championship.

Reflecting on Pacquiao’s legendary career and risks of his comeback at 46, this piece highlights the bittersweet hope and danger in his return.