Will the six division world champion Manny ‘Pac Man’ Pacquiao, at 46, the former heavyweight champion ‘Big’ George Foreman’s record of the world title at the age of 45?
The current WBC World Welterweight Champion Mario ‘El Azteca’ Barrios, 29-2-1, of San Antonio, Texas, negotiated in June or July a title defense against Pacquiao.
Barrios had his last defense in November 2024, ending in a split draw with Abel Ramos, 28-6-2, in the AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas. It was also the previous game for Ramos. Which looked like a reason for a re -broadcast did not develop.
Pacquiao’s last fight was in August 2021 and lost to Yordenis Ugas, 26-4, in T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada. In September of 2023, UGAs lost to Barrios for the WBC-TUs-End World Welterweight title in T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Foreman, then 72-4, still holds the record as the oldest to win a world title at the age of 45 and IBF World Heavyweight Champion Michael ‘Double M’ Moorer, 35-0, at MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada.
The only other boxer who won a world title at 40 or older was ‘Ruby’ Bob Fitzsimmons at the age of 40. He defeated George Gardner, 38-4-3, more than 20 rounds, at Mechanics Pavilion, San Francisco, California.
Will the ‘Pac Man’ become the third, not just to win a world title over 40, but the oldest at 46?
Last updated on 05/13/2025
