Manny Pacquiao makes his comeback against reigning WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 20 (Manila time) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
TAP Digital Media Ventures (TapDMV) has acquired all media rights for the Philippine distribution of Manny Pacquiao's comeback fight against Mario “El Azteca” Barrios on July 19 (July 20, Manila time) in Las Vegas.
The eight-division world champion's shot at Barrios' WBC welterweight title marks his official return to professional boxing at 46 after a four-year hiatus, putting the Filipino boxing icon back in the spotlight.
TapDMV will manage all Philippine media distribution, delivering the fight live across pay-per-view, streaming, and television platforms to reach fans nationwide.
“We’re honored to bring Manny Pacquiao’s return to professional boxing to Filipino viewers who have supported him throughout his remarkable career,” said Celinda de Guia, president and CEO of TapDMV.
"Securing all rights to this fight reflects our commitment to world-class sports content, and we’re proud to deliver it with the reach and quality it deserves," de Guia added.
Fans across the country can watch the fight on Tap Sports, available on SkyCable, Cignal, Cablelink, Samsung TV Plus, IwantTFC and titleholder.ph. It will also air on TV5, Tap DMV’s official free-to-air partner, with additional coverage on RPTV, One Sports, and One Sports+.
In addition, as the official closed-circuit partner for the fight, PAGCOR will broadcast the event in various Casino Filipino branches nationwide.
Watch it on pay-per-view
Fans can likewise have the option to watch the fight without ads via pay-per-view through various cable television providers or on the BlastTV App for only P499.
As a special offer, TapDMV is offering a special early bird rate of P399 for fans who will purchase the fight early on BlastTV. This promo is available until July 5.
The event will also showcase a stacked undercard, highlighted by a rematch between Tim Tszyu (25-2) and Sebastian Fundora (22-1-1) for the WBC and WBO super welterweight world titles, along with bitter rivals Angel Fierro (22-3-2) and Isaac Cruz (27-3-1).
Free TV
The card will be aired on free television on a slightly delayed basis on July 20, starting at 10 am on RPTV and One Sports.
It will also be broadcast on TV5 at 2:15 pm.
Pay-per-view
Cignal and SatLite will carry the Pacquiao-Barrios card on pay-per-view (PPV) live starting at 8 am. The commercial-free airing will also be available via the Pilipinas Live app for an in-app purchase of P499.
Fans can visit cignal.tv for more details on the broadcast.
For the same price, BlastTV also offers a pay-per-view avenue for spectators through its BlastTV app.
Tap Sports, available on Sky Cable, Cignal, Cablelink, Samsung TV Plus, IwantTFC, will air the fight card on cable television. PPV is also available on titleholder.ph.
