MANILA -- Manny Pacquiao has ended all speculations once and for all, confirming his impending bout against American professional boxer Mario Barrios on Wednesday night in a Facebook post.
Pacquiao, 46, declared "I'm back" while sharing the official poster of the Pacquiao-Barrios fight.
"On July 19, I return to the ring to face WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas," Pacquiao said.
"Let’s make history!" he added.
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He will be making a professional comeback nearly four years after losing to Yordenis Ugas of Cuba.
Pacquiao earlier reunited with his former trainer Freddie Roach and cornerman Buboy Fernandez to boost his preparations for his upcoming fight.
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They conducted a full-scale skills and fitness assessment of the eight-division world champion that included drills testing speed, reflexes, endurance, and ring movement.
Fernandez said Pacquiao remained "sharp" despite a four-year break from the sport.
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