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LAS VEGAS – Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is expected to take home as much as $20 million from his July 19, 2025 bout against reigning WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios, according to multiple reports detailing fighter purses and projected pay-per-view revenue.
The 46-year-old Filipino legend—who returned to the ring after nearly four years in retirement—earned a guaranteed purse of $12 million, with an additional $5 to $8 million estimated from pay-per-view shares and promotional bonuses. If projections hold, Pacquiao’s total compensation could reach $17 million to $20 million, making it one of his highest paydays since facing Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2015.
Barrios, 30, received a guaranteed payout of $1 million. While his share of PPV revenue is expected to be modest compared to Pacquiao’s, the titleholder still secured the biggest purse of his career.
The fight, held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, ended in a majority draw, with two judges scoring it evenly (114-114) and one narrowly favoring Barrios (115-113). Although no winner was declared, the bout marked a triumphant return for Pacquiao, who showcased flashes of his trademark speed and aggression despite the age gap.
Pacquiao’s impressive earnings reaffirm his global draw and the enduring interest in his legendary career.
With no formal retirement announcement yet, speculation continues on whether this was a one-time comeback—or the prelude to another title campaign.
