Manny Pacquiao Enters WBC Welterweight Top 5

The World Boxing Council (WBC) has released an updated version of its welterweight rankings (limit: 66.7 kg) — and former eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 KOs) has made a surprise entry into the top 5.

Pacquiao hasn’t fought since August 2021, when he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Yordenis Ugas. Despite the prolonged inactivity, the 45-year-old has re-entered title contention.

According to early reports, Pacquiao is expected to face current WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios (29-2-1, 18 KOs) on July 19 in Las Vegas, USA.

Updated WBC Welterweight Rankings:

Champion – Mario Barrios

1. Devin Haney

2. Souleymane Cissokho

3. Conor Benn

4. Egidijus Kavaliauskas

5. Manny Pacquiao

6. Raúl Curiel

7. Thulani Mbenge

8. Eimantas Stanionis

9. Abel Ramos

10. Alexis Rocha