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Witness the historic return of the fighting pride of the Philippines in the comfort of your home or any device anywhere in the country. Philippine premium media and entertainment company TAP Digital Media Ventures Corporation, in partnership with the country's leader in sports broadcast Cignal, will carry the momentous in-ring comeback of Filipino boxing legend and global icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao as he tries to capture the WBC Welterweight Championship against Mario “El Azteca” Barrios this coming July 20, live at 8:00 am (Manila time) in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A. The much-anticipated fight will be aired live and commercial-free via pay-per-view on Blast TV, Cignal, SatLite, and the Pilipinas LIVE app for just Php499.
This is a statement fight for the 46-year-old southpaw who is stepping back in a professional ring for the first time since announcing his retirement back in 2021 after his unanimous decision defeat to Yordenis Ugas. But to Pacquiao, this isn’t just a chance at redemption. It’s also an opportunity to show that he still has what it takes to be at the same level against the beautiful sport’s new guard. And what better way to do that against the Argentine Barrios who has won three of his last four fights but wants to prove that he is indeed one of boxing’s elite even after his split decision draw against Abel Ramos last November. Tap Sports, Premier Sports 2, Premier Football, Tap Action Flix, and One Sports+ will also broadcast the match in catch-up viewing at 10:00 am with Premier Sports to follow at 2:00 pm, providing opportunities for the fans to cheer on Pacquiao even if they missed the fight live. Meanwhile, TV5 and RPTV will also be in Pacquiao’s corner as they bring every round of this epic title clash to every home via free TV.
“This is more than a fight – it’s a national moment. We are honored to bring this historic event to every Filipino home for free because Manny Pacquiao’s return to the ring is more than just a comeback – it’s a reminder of the heart, grit, and fighting spirit that we all have as Filipinos,” said TV5 Network Inc. President and CEO Guido R. Zaballero. The historic Pacquiao vs Barrios world title showdown will be shown for free on RPTV and One Sports at 10:00 am and on TV5 at 2:15 pm. These landmark broadcasts underscore the commitment of both TAP DMV and Cignal to bring world-class sports entertainment to every home. As Manny Pacquiao returns to the global arena, Filipinos can once again rally behind the nation’s boxing champion as he battles for another world title and cements his legacy as one of the world’s greatest fighters in boxing history and enjoy the historic fight from the comfort of your home and mobile devices.
Cignal and SatLite subscribers can visit cignal.tv for more details on how to subscribe to the pay-per-view while Blast TV and Pilipinas Live users in the Philippines can access the pay-per-view via in-app purchase or by logging in on blasttv.ph and pilipinaslive.com. The Blast TV and Pilipinas Live apps are available on Google Play and Apple App Store. The Pacquiao vs. Barrios PPV is also available on iWantTickets.