Manny Pacquiao is the only boxer to have held a world title in four different decades, and the Filipino fan-favourite could reach a fifth if he has his way. His former rival, Marco Antonio Barrera, believes he can do it.
Pacquiao made his ring return in July 2025, attempting to break his own record as the oldest welterweight world champion by taking on then WBC titleholder Mario Barrios in Las Vegas, but he could only muster a draw.
Next, the legendary southpaw will rematch his old foe, Floyd Mayweather, 11 years on from their money-spinning 2015 meeting, seeking to put the biggest regret of his 73-fight professional career to bed.
The fighting veteran has said he will remain in the sport afterwards and reignite his goal to regain a world title, hoping to secure a shot at a 147lbs world champion during 2027.
Speaking to Boxing King Media, Barrera – who lost twice to Pacquiao – said that he is still capable of dethroning WBA champion Rolando Romero, whom he was in talks to face at the beginning of this year.
“He wants to fight for the title at 47 years old!”
“We can do it [beat Rolando Romero].”
‘Rolly’ has been ordered to defend his belt in a difficult affair against Chorley-born Jack Catterall, but recent reports suggest that he will first fight a lower-risk contest in August before he takes on the Brit. He has claimed that the Pacquiao fight did not materialise because ‘PacMan’ demanded too much money.
