FILIPINO boxing legend Manny Pacquiao takes on Japanese kickboxer Rukiya Anpo in an exhibition match in the main event of Super RIZIN 3 at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan on Sunday.
The match, with a 152-pound catchweight, is a three-rounder under boxing rules.More than a quick cash grab, Pacquiao , as seen in his training clips, is taking his second exhibition fight seriously for a potential return in competitive boxing. Manny Pacquiao and trainer Buboy Fernandez.
Reportedly, the world's only eight-division boxing champ is using this Anpo fight to test his readiness for a comeback bid at the pro ranks.Pacquiao last fought in the pros in August 2021 when he lost to Cuban Yordenis Ugas via unanimous decision.
Battles Anpo In Japan Exhibition Bout
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Prof’ Pacquiao to give Anpo crash boxing course in Tokyo exhibition bout‘I can still compete like the same as before,’ says Manny Pacquiao ahead of his exhibition match against Japanese kickboxer Rukiya Anpo, who will be fined $5 million if he resorts to kicking
Read more »
Pacquiao eyes nothing but victory in exhibition vs AnpoAll eyes are on Pacquiao’s return to the boxing ring — and whether Father Time has caught up to him or not – after an almost two-year inactivity as a rumored title fight against World Boxing Council welterweight champion Mario Barrios continues to grow louder.
Read more »
Pacquiao gets new opponent for Japan exhibition fightLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »
Pacquiao gets new opponent for Japan exhibition fightTOKYO, Japan — Manny Pacquiao will now face a different fighter in his three-round exhibition match in Japan after the retired boxing great's original opponent was ruled out by injury, organizers said Friday.
Read more »
Pacquiao gets new opponent for Japan exhibition fightManny Pacquiao will now face a different fighter in his three-round exhibition match in Japan after the retired boxing great's original opponent was ruled out by injury, organizers said Friday.
Read more »
Pacquiao all set for Japan exhibition bout(UPDATE) FILIPINO boxing legend Manny Pacquiao arrived in Japan on Tuesday night for his exhibition bout set on July 28.
Read more »