TOKYO—Manny Pacquiao’s latest exhibition match on Sunday will also mark his first ring appearance in Japan since 1998 when he was still an up-and-comer. Throughout his 26-year pro boxing career, Pacquiao only fought in the country currently in its golden age with a slew of world champions bannered by one of the top pound-for-pound fighters […]…
5 hours ago / Read More »TOKYO–Manny Pacquiao had a lot of monikers throughout his professional boxing career, which spanned 26 years. Before being bestowed as the PacMan, Pacquiao had been called “Destroyer” early in his career as he beat one opponent after another in devastating fashion. Pacquiao was then dubbed “Mexicutioner” due to his dominance over Mexican fighters although that […]…
13 hours ago / Read More »TOKYO–Japanese kickboxer and mixed martial artist Rukiya Anpo faces a steep risk taking on Manny Pacquiao in a three-round exhibition in the main event of Super RIZIN 3 on Sunday at Saitama Super Arena in Japan. A strike attempt outside boxing rules will cost Anpo a hefty fine of $5 million, according to RIZIN Fighting […]…
14 hours ago / Read More »MANILA, Philippines—Manny Pacquiao wasted no time and went right to work as he gears up for his ring return on Sunday in Japan. Pacquiao was back into training mode Wednesday ahead of his exhibition boxing match against Japanese kickboxer and mixed martial artist Rukiya Anpo at Saitama Arena. The boxing legend touched down at Haneda […]…
2 days ago / Read More »MANILA, Philippines—Manny Pacquiao arrived in Japan Tuesday night ahead of his exhibition fight at Saitama Arena. Pacquiao, who was flocked by fans at Haneda International Airport upon his arrival, is set for a three-minute, three-round boxing match against Japanese kickboxing champion Rukiya Anpo on Sunday. The boxing legend, who retired in 2021, arrived at Haneda […]…
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