Manny Pacquiao faces huge concern from Mike Tyson’s son over comeback fight

Mike Tyson's son knows how a comeback can go - and he is worried Manny Pacquiao could repeat his father's mistake.

Tyson returned to boxing in an astonishing fight at the age of 58, and was beaten by YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul.

It was a sad ending to his career, and he looked far from any resemblance of his former power-punching self, and took a real health risk.

There are fears Pacquiao could make the same mistake, after announcing his comeback fight.

'Pac Man' will take on Mario Barrios in a WBC welterweight world title fight, far from his prime years at the age of 46.

Justifiable concerns have been expressed for the Filipino's health, given he struggled massively in his last exhibition outing with Rukiya Anpo in 2024.

And Tyson's eldest son Amir, who backed his dad's own comeback but was left stone-faced, is worried Pacquiao doesn't get hurt.

He posted on social media: "I really hope Manny stands his ground and doesn't get hurt.

"If this was 2012, I would have no doubt that I [sic] would win. But now I'm not sure, but we'll see."

Unlike Tyson who was against a far less experienced operator in Paul, Pacquiao will come up against a champion in his prime.

He will be an underdog to win the dangerous contest, but victory would see him become the oldest 147lbs world champion in history.

But given his physical decline, Pacquiao will certainly find it an uphill challenge.

It will be the first professional fight for the veteran since his original retirement in 2020.

Pacquiao was beaten at the time in what was expected to be his final bow by a dominant display from Yordenis Ugas.

But he is confident that his latest return will provide a much different outcome.

“The fire, determination and eagerness to work hard is still there. I’m still enjoying running the mountains," he said.

"Not every fighter has this feeling. This is a blessing, because I’ve been through so many big fights in my career and I’m still here. I’m back.

“I’ve been able to rest my body and it’s been good for me. Now I’m back and I’m excited to give the fans a great fight.

"I know that Barrios is training hard to defend his belt. I’m the challenger, so I know I have to go the extra mile and punish myself in training to win the fight. That’s the goal.

“I’ve been boxing for many years, and even the years I wasn’t boxing, I was still thinking about boxing.

"I even have a boxing gym in my house and was always working out. I really missed boxing.”