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Al Jazeera
Andrew Semple

Why Manny Pacquiao is boxing again for world title against Mario Barrios

Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao, left, will attempt to win a pro fight for the first time in six years when he challenges US boxer Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight world championship title on July 19 [Ethan Miller/ Getty Images via AFP]

Four years after his last fight ended in a disappointing loss, the legendary Manny Pacquiao is back in the ring and challenging for another world title.

The 46-year-old will face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on Saturday – but questions remain as to whether Pacquiao, widely regarded as one of the best boxers in history, can mount a serious challenge at such an advanced age.

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