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July 16, 2025 | Las Vegas – World Boxing News provides live on-site coverage as Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Mario “El Azteca” Barrios go face-to-face for the final press conference.
The pair will discuss training and preparations ahead of their blockbuster WBC welterweight title clash this Saturday, July 19, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Pacquiao vs Barrios: A Final Look at the Main Event
The Pay-Per-View main event, part of a Premier Boxing Champions card on Prime Video, airs live at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT, with boxing’s only eight-weight world champion Pacquiao looking to reclaim gold against the battle-hardened Barrios.
Following the press event, media attention turns to today’s Pay-Per-View undercard workouts, which begin at 7:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm PT and will feature appearances from both Pacquiao and Barrios.
The entire undercard lineup will participate, offering a final glimpse of what’s to come before Saturday’s fight night.
Today’s press conference begins at 1:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 p.m. BST.
THIS LIVE EVENT HAS ENDED.
Stacked Undercard: Fundora-Tszyu Rematch
Co-main action sees Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora rematch Tim Tszyu in a WBC super welterweight title battle, a sequel to their unforgettable blood-soaked war in 2024.
Also on the card, Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz faces countryman Angel Fierro for a second time in a 12-round super lightweight battle following their fierce February showdown.
Opening the PPV broadcast, Brandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroa squares off against Joet Gonzalez in a 10-round featherweight clash between two hungry contenders.
Fans can catch the final press conference replay on the PBC YouTube channel, while WBN will continue to deliver full fight week updates direct from Las Vegas.
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