Manny Pacquiao talks about this return to the ring: Passion drives rather than money

The world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39KO) recently revealed to the media that his decision to return to the boxing are not out of his pursuit of money, but because he is still full of love for the sport in his heart. Four years have passed since the last game, and the 46-year-old said his longing for boxing has never stopped during this time.

Pacquiao's return and challenge

Pacquiao is planning to return to the boxing world on July 19 to challenge the current WBC welterweight champion and American player Mario Barrios (29-2-1, 18KO). This match was not only a major comeback for Pacquiao, but also one of the two most anticipated boxing battles in July. Facing an opponent who is 16 years younger than him, the balance of victory does not seem to be inclined toward Pacquiao's side.

Pacquiao said in an interview: "I never thought boxing could bring me such a great achievement. By boxing, I got rid of poverty. Now I chose to return to the arena because I still have a great passion for boxing. Four years of rest made me miss boxing even more."

Pacquiao's preparations and challenges over the past four years

Although Pacquiao has not participated in formal competitions in the past four years, he has not completely stayed away from boxing. During this time, he participated in two exhibition matches and although his performance was not as good as expected, these experiences undoubtedly accumulated valuable experience for his return. Although the opponent Barrios faced this time is not as powerful as Jaren Ennis (34-0, 30KO), with his young physique and excellent skills, he defeated Pacquiao's former defeated Ugas (27-5, 12KO) by points in previous games, so he was favored with an odds of 1-3.

Outlook for the future

Pacquiao's comeback is not just a matter of victory or defeat in a game, it also symbolizes a veteran's persistence and pursuit of his dream. Regardless of the outcome, Pacquiao used his actions to prove that age is not a reason to limit a person's continued dream pursuit. For countless boxing enthusiasts, every appearance of Pacquiao is a feast that cannot be missed, and this upcoming battle is even more so.

In this process, Pacquiao not only won respect for himself, but also set an example for the younger generation. His story tells us that as long as we have passion and determination, we can create miracles no matter what stage of our life we ​​are at. As July 19 approaches, the world's eyes will focus on this exciting game, looking forward to seeing whether Pacquiao can write his own brilliant chapter again. Regardless of the final result, Pacquiao's name will leave a strong mark in the history of boxing.