“It wasn’t necessarily about respect,” Barrios said about his inability to see off Pacquiao.

Pacquiao, 46, fell short in his attempt when his fight with WBC champion Mario Barrios ended in a majority draw Saturday night.

"I thought I won the fight," Pacquiao said. "It was a close fight. He was very tough."

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao returned to the ring at age 46 and delivered a remarkable performance against the 30-year-old WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas on Sunday.