Eric Morales Shares Insights on Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios Matchup

The legendary Mexican champion of yesteryears, **Erik Morales**, has shared his thoughts on the upcoming fight between his former rival, the 46-year-old **[Manny Pacquiao](https://www.boxingscene.com/tags/328-mjenni-pakjao/)**, a former champion in eight weight classes, and the current WBC welterweight champion, **Mario Barrios**.

«People don’t really grasp the situation. We, as fighters, perceive things differently than the average person. I appreciate that fans see aspects that we might overlook. Pacquiao is eager to step into the ring and secure a victory. I’ve experienced that feeling myself, and I understand his desire to reclaim the title. I believe he has significant potential to last in the fight, but I feel that Barrios’s youth will be a major advantage for him,» Morales stated, as reported by Boxing Scene.

To remind you, the Pacquiao vs. Barrios match is scheduled to take place on July 19 in the United States.