Manny Pacquiao is in talks over a title shot for the vacant WBC belt at 147lbs this year.
The boxing legend, 45 hasn’t fought since a defeat to Yordenis Ugas in 2021.
Following that he put boxing on the back burner and focused on politics in his home country -the Philippines.
But, according to long term advisor Sean Gibbons he is eyeing up a sensational return to the sport.
Gibbons told Sky Sports: “Manny is looking at that option to fight Mario Barrios.
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“He loves the idea of finishing his career by winning the WBC title. That was his first belt way back.
“So over the next two weeks, we are going to try to make the fight.”
Pacquiao himself later added: “I made history at 40 beating Keith Thurman.
“And I feel at 45, I have a lot left in the game as I haven’t taken a lot of punishment over the last few years. I want to make history.”
Barrios is seemingly up for the fight and said: “I’m very excited at the possibility of this fight being made.
“Manny Pacquiao is a future Hall of Famer, a legend and someone I looked up to growing up.
“To share the ring with him would be an honor and a dream come true.”
The WBC title became vacant after pound-for-pound star Terence Crawford decided to move up to super-welterweight and challenge Israil Madrimov this summer.
