A 46-year-old Pacquiao, boxing professionally for the first time since 2021, challenged Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title

Manny Pacquiao's return to the ring at the weekend after a four-year hiatus marked the latest example of a boxer well past his prime who could not resist the temptation of the squared circle and a chance to add to his competitive legacy.

Following the draw with Barrios, Pacquiao seeks next moves in boxing. Will this affect the spotlight on Mayweather?

At 46, Pacquiao is older than George Foreman when Foreman defeated Michael Moorer to win the IBF and WBA heavyweight titles in 1994. Pacquiao also hasn't fought professionally in just shy of four years, retiring after being beaten by Yordenis Ugas in August 2021. That Ugas fight came more than two years after Pacquiao's previous bout.

Saturday's scorecards robbed Pacquiao of a legendary win befitting a legendary career. They also stole from him something more precious — time.

BARSTOW—Manny Pacquiao was headed back to Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon after an inspiring comeback against Mario Barrios in Las Vegas. What was usually a direct return trip to Hollywood took a detour after the Filipino legend decided to make a quick stop at Panda Express,