Current and former world boxing champions couldn’t believe Manny Pacquiao’s comeback against Mario Barrios ended in majority draw on Sunday night (Manila time) at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Many believe the 46-year-old Pacquiao clearly won,

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

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.

But Pacquiao, in the end, fell just short on the judges' scorecards as Mario Barrios escaped with a majority draw to retain the WBC welterweight championship. Two judges scored the bout a draw, and judge Max DeLuca awarded Barrios a 115-113 victory. The Associated Press scored the fight 115-113 in favor of Pacquiao.

Mario Barrios, left, and Manny Pacquiao pose after fighting to a majority draw in a welterweight title boxing match on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Manny Pacquiao, who at 46 fought reigning WBC welterweight Mario Barrios to a majority draw, explained the source of his astonishing stamina.

Despite Manny Pacquiao's less than desirable results in his return to ring against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios, his wife Jinkee Pacquiao is still full of gratitude.

SportsLine combat expert Josh Nagel has released his top boxing picks for Saturday's Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios pay-per-view fight for the WBC welterweight championship at MGM Grand Garden Arena