Former multiple division world champion Bernard Hopkins is ‘rooting’ for Manny Pacquiao on his return to the ring next week.The 46-year-old is fighting Mario Barrios in a WBC welterweight title clash on July 19. GettyPacquaio is looking to get back to winning ways after four-year hiatus[/caption]He will enter the ring in Las Vegas to fight Barrios, who is 16 years his junior, following a four-year hiatus, having been out of the professional scene since 2021.The last time ‘Pac Man’ fought, he lost via unanimous decision to Yordenis Ugas, and this led him into his initial retirement.But four years later, Pacquiao is gearing up for his comeback bout. Pac Man’s return has surprised the boxing fraternity, with many concerned that the Filipino’s age may act as a disadvantage for him. Meanwhile, Hopkins, the oldest man to ever win a world title at 49, believes that Pacquiao could follow in his footsteps. “I’m rooting for Manny because I know if anyone can do it, it’s him,” he told The Ring, firmly rooted in Pacquiao’s corner.“I think Barrios is a B-plus [fighter]… yes, [Pacquiao’s] got some mileage on him, yes, he’s politically mentally tied in.“But he has the speed, he has the experience to get the upset.”Pacquiao is boxing’s only eight-division world champion, and now he has his sights set on becoming the second-oldest fighter to win a world title.Hopkins explained how he thinks the 46-year-old can edge a win on the judges scorecards. After 28 years Hopkins retired with a professional record of 55-8-2“As a matter of fact, Manny could beat him by decision. He won’t get the stoppage,” he added.Having retired at 51, Hopkins will understand the pressures of fighting in your mid-late 40s.Despite an illustrious career, in his final fight Hopkins suffered a brutal defeat to Joe Smith Jr. In the eighth round of the bout, the 51-year-old light heavyweight was knocked out of the ring.After losing by TKO to his fellow American just one month short of his 52nd birthday, the boxing legend hung up his gloves.Nonetheless, Hopkins is widely regarded as one of the greatest pound-for-pound boxers of all time.Pacquiao fights for the WBC welterweight strap on July 19 against BarriosGetty