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

Manny Pacquiao's bid for history came up short on Saturday as Mario Barrios retained the WBC welterweight title with the bout ending in a majority draw.

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.

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.

A legend will make his return to the ring when Manny Pacquiao meets Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

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

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