Manny Pacquiao left the boxing world in pure shock with his epic display, but was denied a history-defining world title.Pacquiao made his comeback at the grand old age of 46, four years on from his last professional defeat against Yordenis Ugas in 2020.Premier Boxing ChampionsPacquiao rolled back the years and had everyone in the Sin City arena mesmerised[/caption]There had been much concern for the health of the veteran, but he went through a gruelling training camp and announced a legend would take on the impossible.‘Pac Man’ was roared on by a raucous crowd as he took on younger and far fresher 30-year-old Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight world title.A Hall of Fame slot had already been secured, but further history was on the line with the opportunity to become the first from the inductees to win a world title.And in the most incredible fashion, Pacquiao turned up and delivered a simply incredible display stunning the boxing world.He looked in supreme condition despite his age and went toe-to-toe with Barrios, and many believed he did enough to get the history-defining scores.But unfortunately the judges were to deny him a place in the record books, as a majority draw was declared.The scores read at 115-113 in Barrios’ favour, while the other two cards read at 114-114 even.It was a devastating moment for Pacquiao who said immediately after the decision: “I believe I won the fight.”As a result, Barrios retained his titles but the iconic multi-weight champion has vowed to fight on after his scintillating display.Pacquiao made an epic ring walk to The Script’s Hall of Fame as he was roared into the arena by adoring fans.Premier Boxing ChampionsPacquiao was denied history after a truly epic display saw him fight to a draw[/caption]Chants of ‘Manny’ erupted as he stretched out and stepped back into the ring, a great with the weight of a nation and new age on his shoulders.Barrios towered over Pacquiao earlier on, another prior talking point, as the veteran looked to try and unload with his speed in the early stages.The Filipino had started brightly but was on the receiving end of some crisp work from the champion whenever he did close the gap and land.In the third round, the pair raced into life and began exchanging which drew huge cheers from the crowd, despite Pacquiao receiving a warning for a low blow.But Pacquiao looked in great shape and was surprisingly electric despite his age, and was causing Barrios problems to the impressed reaction of the boxing world.He was even targeting the body, a weakness which was identified by Gervonta Davis in a previous clash with Barrios, and was well involved in the contest beyond the halfway point. It was genuinely unbelievable as Pacquiao looked far superior to his display against Rukiya Anpo in an exhibition last year, and was putting together his punches with tenacity.After eight rounds, Pacquiao still incredibly looked busy and was trying his best to keep pace with a stuttering Barrios who was almost stunned by his rival’s level of activity.As the action crept towards the latter stages, Pacquiao had an issue with his glove at the start of the tenth which bought him further time.Barrios had marginally outlanding the veteran with just two rounds left, but Pacquiao was bravely going toe-to-toe and was doing more than enough to win the contest.He was brimming with confidence as he charged out of his corner for the final period, somehow filled with energy.And it felt like a seismic and stunning moment was about to unfold as the final bell rang, with noone expecting Pacquiao’s level to be quite so high.The elite all-time greatness was there for all to see, but unfortunately it wasn’t enough to clinch his victory.For now he will ponder what could have been, but he could be back again trying to defy the odds.Talks have been held over a historic rematch with bitter rival Floyd Mayweather, who beat him in the ‘Fight of the Century’ in 2015.And after his efforts in the squared circle, the boxing community may now have a different attitude to any new return.