Sugar Ray Leonard Supports Manny Pacquiao’s Boxing Return at 46

Manny Pacquiao is returning to the ring at 46 years outdated … and whereas some people are skeptical concerning the choice, boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard tells TMZ Sports activities he is firmly in his nook!!

Pacquiao is slated to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 on the MGM Grand in Las Vegas — his first battle since his loss towards Yordenis Ugas in 2021.

Some people are apprehensive about Pac Man heading into this battle for 2 causes — the age hole (Barrios is 30, Pacquiao is 46) … and his prolonged time away from the game whereas serving because the Senator of the Philippines.

Sugar — broadly thought to be one of many best boxers of all time — tells us not one of the issues matter, ‘trigger Pacquiao can and will do what he desires … and he is all for it.

“There’s not one factor that can actually make individuals perceive why we do what we do,” Sugar mentioned. “However, what, God bless, keep wholesome, and take care.”

Have in mind, that is coming from Sugar, who himself unretired to battle in his 40s (towards Héctor Camacho in 1997) after a six-year hiatus.

“I’ve made extra comebacks than everyone,” Sugar mentioned. “I maintain the report — undisputed.”