ICYMI: Just weeks after a dominant exhibition win, Manny Pacquiao wants to put on another show, saying he’s 'excited to fight a Japanese fighter.'
MANILA, Philippines – Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao will again set foot in the ring this 2023 in an exhibition bout to be organized by Japanese mixed martial arts promotion Rizin Fighting Federation, he announced just before the new year on Saturday night, December 31, in Japan.
“A few months ago, I was here as a guest and today I have a very exciting announcement tonight,” said Pacquiao, who was beside Rizin president Nobuyuki Sakakibara. Despite being primarily an MMA promotion, Rizin also organizes kickboxing and boxing matches regularly.in a six-round unanimous decision victory last December 11.in a unanimous decision loss that saw him surrender his WBA super welterweight belt in August 2021.just as he was ramping up his presidential bid for the May 9, 2022 elections that he eventually lost.
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