Ahead of that fight with the American, Pacquiao has re-entered the WBC rankings at No 5, with third-ranked Conor Benn and No 1 Devin Haney the best-known names above him.

Speaking on The PorterWay Podcast, Porter claimed that he believes ‘Pac-Man’ will have what it takes to go into the ring and ‘knock Barrios out’, in what he describes as a ‘match made in heaven’ for the Filipino great.

Boxing insiders are becoming increasingly concerned at reports suggesting Manny Pacquiao is preparing to return to the sport aged 46 against the current WBC welterweight world champion Mario Barrios,