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EXPLAINED: Pacquiao held to draw by barrios in world title return ff48a92f d571 4175 aecd 1570ca48fb97 | Rare Historical Photos

Manny Pacquiao (right) connects with Mario Barrios during their WBC welterweight title fight that ended in a majority draw (Credit: AFP)

Manny Pacquiao's bid to make a fairytale return to boxing at the age of 46 ended in disappointment on Saturday, as the Filipino icon was held to a draw by defending WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas.

Barrios, 30, retained his belt despite being dominated for several rounds by Pacquiao, making a comeback to the ring after a four-year retirement.

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