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**Pacquiao Ready to Reignite Boxing Career, Cites Renewed Passion Ahead of Barrios Fight**

**Hollywood, CA** – Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao says his four-year hiatus from the sport has revitalized his passion as he gears up for a world welterweight title comeback against Mario Barrios next month. The 46-year-old Filipino icon is set to face WBC champion Barrios in Las Vegas on July 19, marking his return to the ring after a defeat four years ago.

Pacquiao, working with veteran trainer Freddie Roach at the Wild Card gym in Hollywood, told reporters on Wednesday that the time off has been beneficial. “Four years rest has been good for me,” Pacquiao said after a vigorous open pads session. “I’ve been in boxing for so many decades, so it’s good for my body to rest for four years. Now I’m back, I’m hungry to fight again.”

He emphasized the renewed drive he feels. “I’ve missed boxing. I feel like the passion, the fire in my eyes, working hard — it’s still there.”

Despite his age, Pacquiao insists his physical conditioning remains strong. “I’m fast, I can move like I did before. I can run in the mountains with the young boxers, so I’m happy,” he stated. He acknowledged the need for adjustments in recovery, saying, “There’s a couple of adjustments for bodily recovery. We have to control the body, give my body time to rest and recover.”

When asked about future fights beyond the Barrios match, Pacquiao remained noncommittal, saying, “It’s hard to say. Now I’m back so one at a time, after this fight we can plan whatever we want.”

The comeback hasn’t been without its skeptics. British promoter Eddie Hearn recently questioned the wisdom of Pacquiao’s return, suggesting Barrios’ youth and strength would prove too much. Pacquiao simply responded to Hearn’s doubts with a smile, “Just watch on July 19th. It will be a good fight.”

The fight is one of the most anticipated of the year. Pacquiao is attempting to win yet another championship title late in his boxing career, making it arguably the greatest in the sport’s history.

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