The Manny Pacquiao next fight news could arrive in the coming months. Until then, we look at three possible opponent options if “Pac Man” decides to fight one more time, and recap his near win in July.
Who could Manny Pacquiao’s next fight be against?
While the Filipino was understandably an underdog, the 46-year-old held his own against WBC champ Mario Barrios. And to many boxing analysts, they thought he won the fight. However, it was ruled a majority draw. If he does choose to fight again, a rematch with Barrios or fights against Gervonta Davis and Rolly Romero are possible.
- Rematch: Considering the first fight was close, it was entertaining, and it seems to have been a financial success, a rematch seems like the most obvious choice for the boxing icon.
- Tank: Davis is one of the most talented fighters in the sport. However, his outside-the-ring trouble continues to derail his momentum. If he is free early next year, a huge money fight with Pacquiao could be on the table.
- Rolly: Romero scored a huge win over Ryan Garcia earlier this year. Cashing in on that notoriety by facing Pacquiao next is something his representatives are likely considering.
Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios preview
Many doubted that a 46-year-old could again reach the top of the sport. However, Pacquiao quieted his doubters in July by doing enough to be a world champ once again.
What happened? Pacquiao shockingly showed he still has high-level hand speed and movement despite closing in on 50. He did well over the first nine rounds and seemed in the lead. But a late charge by Barrios closed the gap and led to a majority draw result.
The fallout: Pacquiao does not need to fight again. However, if he wanted to, a lot of fans would welcome it. He fought a champion who is 16 years younger and probably beat him. Even at 46, “Pac Man” is still a gifted boxer.
The bottom line: Since he performed well in his return fight, the Hall of Famer likely takes one more bout before he is officially down as a boxer.
What makes Manny Pacquiao so popular?
Pacquiao has become a sports icon because of his rags-to-riches story of rising up from a life of poverty to becoming one of the most famous athletes on the planet. His blinding hand speed, uncanny power, and unorthodox footwork made him a perennial pound-for-pound star for many years. He has also transitioned into being a major political figure in his homeland. First by serving in the Filipino House of Representatives and then by being elected to the Senate in 2016.
- Manny Pacquiao record: 62-8-3 (39 knockouts)
- Manny Pacquiao age: 46 years old
- Manny Pacquiao height: 5-foot-5
- Pacquiao is the only eight-division world champion in boxing history. Starting his career competing at 108 pounds (light-flyweight), and fighting as high as 147 pounds (welterweight)
- During his career, he defeated legendary boxers in Oscar De La Hoya, Juan Manuel Marquez, Shane Mosley, Erik Morales, and Marco Antonio Barrera
- Pacquiao’s 2015 bout against Floyd Mayweather, Jr. was the highest-grossing fight of all time. Scoring 4.6 million PPV buys and grossing over $410 million.
- In 2013, Pacquiao was elected to the House of Representatives as a congressman in his home province of Sarangani
- During that time, he donated a great deal of his own money to help uplift the province. Which is one of the poorest in the country, and has a poverty rate of 45%
- In 2016, he earned over 16 million votes and was elected to one of the government’s 12 senate seats
- In 2021, he announced plans to attempt to become the next president of the Philippines. However, the sports icon never came close to landing the country’s top political job
- In September 2022, Pacquiao made his first foray into the growing space of legendary fighters in exhibition bouts. Competing against multi-disciplinary martial artist DK Yoo
Manny Pacquiao’s net worth
Money is often one of the greatest measuring sticks for a fighter’s success. As of 2025, Pacquiao’s net worth is estimated to be as much as $220 million.
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