MANNY PACQUIAO vs ( KICKBOXER ) Rukiya Anpo
Exhibition match between Manny Pacquiao vs Rukiya Anpo, a 26-year-old Japanese kickboxer, which was held on July 28, 2024 at the Saitama Super Arena, in Tokyo, Japan.
Where the fight became a major consideration, ahead of the planned duel between Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios, the defending WBC welterweight champion.
After the exhibition match which lasted for three rounds, Manny Pacquiao seemed to have difficulty finding his identity, and it seemed as if Manny Pacquiao lost his speed and performance in this match.
And even though this match was officially considered a draw, without any official judges present at the edge of the ring, everyone could know the results and could give their own assessments of Manny Pacquiao's performance in this match.
However, many parties and fans have urged the former eight-division champion not to return to compete fully.
But Manny Pacquiao is currently in talks to challenge for the WBC welterweight title against reigning champion Mario Barrios.
And if that happens, Manny Pacquiao could become the oldest world champion ever, overtaking Carlos Adames who holds the oldest middleweight title at 40 years old.
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