Manny Pacquiao could beat Mario Barrios because the American ‘sucks’ according to a former two-weight world champion.
On July 19, the Filipino will challenge Barrios for his WBC welterweight title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
While the days of Pacquiao destroying Erik Morales in brutal fashion are a thing of the past, he could have one last run left in him.
With the welterweight division not what it was, a former fighter believes the legend could pull off the upset.
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Paulie Malignaggi says Mario Barrios ‘sucks’ ahead of Manny Pacquiao fight
Paulie Malignaggi believes Mario Barrios isn’t a particularly good fighter.
With that in mind, despite Manny Pacquiao being 46, ‘The Magic Man’ still thinks he has a shot of reclaiming the 147-pound throne.
In an episode of Boxing Scene Today, the warrior said: “I think Mario Barrios sucks. I think Pacquiao has a chance.
“We don’t know if it’s going to be a totally shot Pacquiao like he looked in the exhibition [against Rukiya Anpo] or maybe in the exhibition he didn’t take it seriously.
“We’re not going to know until he sets foot in the ring on fight night with Barrios, and if he looks sharp, he didn’t take the exhibition seriously. Then, if he’s not sharp, then it’s probably what he looked like in the exhibition.”
Manny Pacquiao backed by Hall of Famer to beat Mario Barrios
Malignaggi isn’t the only person who thinks Pacquiao can emerge victorious.
Having conquered four weight classes, one boxer is in the perfect position to give his opinion on the fan favorite’s chances.
The icon is backing Pacquiao to beat Barrios.