Barrios last fought in November on the undercard of the Netflix event headlined by Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. He fought Abel Ramos to a draw, allowing him to retain his WBC welterweight title.

Speaking to Seconds Out, De La Hoya shared his verdict on his former rival’s upcoming world title challenge as he wishes him ‘all the best’ ahead of what will undoubtedly be a tough test for the 46-year-old.

The legendary Manny Pacquiao will end a nearly four-year retirement when he faces Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight championship on July 19, according to an ESPN report. Pacquiao, 46, became one of the biggest stars in the sport over the course of a career that saw him capture world titles across eight weight classes,