Pacquiao aims to knock out Barrios in Las Vegas

Manny Pacquiao aims to challenge World Boxing Council welterweight champion Mario Barrios in a bout scheduled for Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Team Pacquiao emphasizes that an early knockout is crucial given Barrios' youth and size advantage, with Sean Gibbons comparing the potential impact of a first-round knockdown to Pacquiao's performance against Keith Thurman in 2019.

Gibbons noted that Pacquiao must assert himself immediately to avoid a feeling-out round, suggesting an aggressive approach similar to his strategy against Thurman.

Pacquiao’s trainer Buboy Fernandez predicts the fight could end within three rounds, highlighting the pressure on Barrios rather than Pacquiao, who is in top form and relaxed ahead of the weigh-in.

Gibbons emphasized that Pacquiao thrives under pressure and expects an explosive performance from the Filipino boxer on Saturday night.