Here’s a comprehensive **round-by-round breakdown** of the **Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios** main event at the MGM Grand on July 19–20, 2025. I’ve integrated official updates and live-score insights to give you the story of the fight.
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## 🥊 Fight Summary (Main Event)
### Rounds 1–5:
* **Round 1**: Pacquiao, the underdog, unleashed a sharp left hand and aggressive combination, narrowly edging Barrios. Score: **10–9 Pacquiao** ([CBSSports.com][1])
* **Round 2**: Barrios seized control with crisp jabs and a steady offense; a brief slip by Pacquiao (no knockdown) didn’t alter the round’s flow. **10–9 Barrios** ([Depor][2], [DraftKings Network][3])
* **Round 3**: Barrios continued dominating with jabs and body shots; Pacquiao struggled to counter effectively. **10–9 Barrios** ([CBSSports.com][1], [DraftKings Network][3])
* **Round 4**: Barrios snapped Pacquiao’s head back multiple times with jabs and uppercuts; Pacquiao landed a sweeping left late but fell short on volume. **10–9 Barrios** ([CBSSports.com][1])
* **Round 5**: Barrios maintained distance and clean punch output, though Pacquiao remained active with flurries. **10–9 Barrios**, making it **49–46** in favor of Barrios ([CBSSports.com][1])
### Rounds 6–8:
* **Round 6**: Barrios kept up his jab-heavy offense. Pacquiao landed sporadic left hands but lacked impact. **10–9 Barrios** ([CBSSports.com][1], [DraftKings Network][3])
* **Round 7**: Barrios edged it again with a few jabs and a right hand; crowd cheered mostly for Pacquiao. **10–9 Barrios** ([CBSSports.com][1])
* **Round 8**: Pacquiao fought back hard with combinations and left-hand flurries, winning his first round since Round 1. **10–9 Pacquiao** ([DraftKings Network][3])
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## 🔍 Unofficial Scorecard Through Round 9
Per *The Guardian*, Pacquiao led **87–84** on their unofficial card after nine rounds—weighted by his burst rounds and clean combinations ([The Guardian][4]).
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## 🏆 Undercard Highlights & Results
All undercard world-title fights have concluded:
* **Sebastian Fundora def. Tim Tszyu** via corner retirement in Round 7 (7th‑round TKO) ([MMAmania.com][5], [News.com.au][6]).
* **Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz** outpointed Omar Salcido by UD (99–89 across all cards) to claim the interim WBC super lightweight title ([Bad Left Hook][7]).
* **Brandon Figueroa**, **David Picasso**, and **Mark Magsayo** all secured unanimous decision victories, while **Gary Russell Jr.** earned a 10th‑round TKO ([Depor][2]).
* Prelims included victories for **Eumir Marcial** (KO), **Picasso**, **Magsayo**, **Russell Jr.**, and **Figueroa** among others ([DraftKings Network][3]).
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## 🤔 Final Take & Verdict
* **Total rounds recorded**: Rounds 1–8; coverage ended after Round 9 unofficially.
* **Early dominance**: Barrios controlled most rounds with sharp jab work and ring generalship.
* **Pacquiao’s resurgence**: His volume surged particularly in Rounds 1 and 8, earning him the lead on some unofficial scorecards.
* **Fight flow**: A clash of youth vs. legacy—Pacquiao showed heart and flashes of brilliance, but Barrios imposed himself with sustained pressure.
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## 📌 Full Fight Analysis (approx. 280 words, bullets included)
1. **Fast start by Pacquiao**: He stunned early with aggression, grabbing important early momentum.
2. **Barrios’ strategic mastery**: Between Rounds 2–7, he largely outworked Manny with precise jab-heavy tactics and controlled distance.
3. **Pacquiao’s stamina tested**: While slowing at times, he found pockets of dominance (notably Round 8), proving his legendary resilience.
4. **Age vs. youth narrative**: At 46, “Pac‑Man” showed why he’s a legend—speed, flurries, timing. But Barrios (30) had the power, range, and sustained output—classic age vs. athletic prime.
5. **Undercard storylines**: Fundora solidified his standing; Cruz, Figueroa, Russell Jr., Picasso, Marcial all impressed in their respective bouts.
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### In Summary:
* **Barrios** wins rounds 2–7, and most metrics suggest he led on most judges’ cards.
* **Pacquiao** made noise in Rounds 1 & 8, with a possible close overall score.
* According to *The Guardian*, Pacquiao was leading unofficially **87–84** through nine π([The Guardian][4], [MMAmania.com][8]).
The final judges’ scores haven’t been officially announced, but the fight narrative strongly indicates a **close yet strategic Barrios victory**, unless Pacquiao pulled off dramatic late rounds.
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Let me know if you’d like the official judges’ decision, punch stats, or a full analysis once results are finalized!
* [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2025/jul/19/manny-pacquiao-v-mario-barrios-wbc-welterweight-championship-live-updates?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* [Bad Left Hook](https://www.badlefthook.com/2025/7/19/24470742/pitbull-cruz-routs-omar-salcido-win-interim-wbc-title-boxing-news-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* [News.com.au](https://www.news.com.au/sport/boxing/tim-tszyu-vs-sebastian-fundora-boxing-fight-live-updates/live-coverage/cf48e7d941637d4e5a4842b27e3f34f2?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
[1]: https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/manny-pacquiao-vs-mario-barrios-fight-live-updates-scorecard-results-start-time-tonight-undercard/live/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios fight live updates”
[2]: https://depor.com/en/us-live/who-won-the-pacquiao-vs-barrios-fight-boxing-results-live-updates-main-card-round-by-round-winners-and-losers-nnda-nnrt-noticia/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Who won the Pacquiao vs. Barrios fight? Boxing results live …”
[3]: https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2025/07/19/manny-pacquiao-vs-mario-barrios-live-results-round-by-round-updates/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios live results, round-by- …”
[4]: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2025/jul/19/manny-pacquiao-v-mario-barrios-wbc-welterweight-championship-live-updates?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Manny Pacquiao v Mario Barrios: WBC welterweight championship – live updates”
[5]: https://www.mmamania.com/2025/7/19/24470110/pacquiao-vs-barrios-start-time-full-fight-card-details-prime-video-ppv-pitbull-boxing?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Pacquiao Vs. Barrios Start Time, Full Fight Card Details!”
[6]: https://www.news.com.au/sport/boxing/tim-tszyu-vs-sebastian-fundora-boxing-fight-live-updates/live-coverage/cf48e7d941637d4e5a4842b27e3f34f2?utm_source=chatgpt.com “FIGHT STOPPED: World stunned as Tszyu suffers boxing ‘beat down'”
[7]: https://www.badlefthook.com/2025/7/19/24470742/pitbull-cruz-routs-omar-salcido-win-interim-wbc-title-boxing-news-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Pitbull routs Salcido to win interim WBC title”
[8]: https://www.mmamania.com/2025/5/8/24426600/manny-pacquiao-ends-retirement-lands-wbc-title-fight-against-mario-barrios-july-19-las-vegas-
boxing?utm_source=chatgpt.com “HE’S BACK! Pacquiao To Face Barrios For WBC Title”
