Manny Pacquiao believes he has finally stopped leg cramps which have hampered his career.Pacquiao has been complaining of leg cramps during several previous fights in his career, including placing blame on them for his 2020 defeat to Yordenis Ugas.GettyPacquiao has suffered from cramps throughout his career[/caption]Now at the age of 46, ‘Pac Man’ will return in an astonishing comeback fight against Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight world title this Saturday.There have been huge concerns around his health given his age and declining physical condition, given he will fight a 30-year-old champion.And leg cramps have been one of the key issues that Pacquiao has sought to reverse in his altered preparations this time out.The squared circle icon believes he has now managed to stop the health issue, but is hoping it will hold out for fight night. He explained to reporters: “It took me 20 years to discover what to do to keep me from cramping up.“The muscles on my legs were overworked because of too much massage. “Massage in the morning, noon, afternoon and at night so that’s the reason for my cramps.“That’s always been my problem. When I step into the ring, I’m not just fighting against my opponent but also against cramps.”It may not be an issue that can be solved overnight for the ageing veteran.Even during his younger days, Pacquiao had the issues including in his most famous 2015 defeat to Floyd Mayweather.Pacquiao believes he has solved the issue ahead of his clash with BarriosGettyNow it promises to be an even more uphill battle, but he has been working on a game plan with long-term trainer Freddie Roach.Pacquiao will have to overcome a number of difficult factors, including a notable size difference to his giant opponent.The Filipino struggled in his last outing, albeit an exhibition where he was beaten up by Japanese kickboxer Rukiya Anpo last year.But he is certain that he will be in his best condition ever come the time he goes toe-to-toe with Barrios.He added: “I always stay in shape, but once I started seriously working out again, I realized that I still had that passion and ability in me.“I went to my doctor and everything was perfect. My medicals came back great. I feel good, and I’m ready to do it again.Ryan Hafey/PBCPacquiao hasn’t fought since 2020 when he complained of cramps in his loss to Ugas[/caption]“I trained wrong for my last fight [vs Ugas]. My legs began cramping, and I couldn’t move. “He was a very slow opponent, and I couldn’t believe that I couldn’t move my feet or my legs. “The old Manny will be back.”