[BOXING] Manny Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo

[lionheart78]

Agree, no need to fight competitive boxing for Pacman at this stage even he perform well today and knocked out DK Yoo because the latter is not of the same level with Spence or Crawford. It would be very dangerous for him but i think it is just one of the ways to hype the fight and sell it to the public.

I'm looking at the betting site two days ago if this fight is available but unfortunately my favorite bookies didn't cover this one.

As expected, Manny won via unanimous decision though the fights is quiet not that exciting since you already know what will happen here. Its for the sake of money of course and as long as there’s a viewers that still want Manny to fight, then we might expect another match up like this. Manny have to think again because this could be very dangerous for his health, his already rich I’m wondering why there’s still need to fight. Anyway, congratulations to Manny and to those who are able to place a bet.

Both boxers seems to enjoy the fight in the early rounds until they got serious about it.  I see Manny smiling many times and it looks like he isn't that serious in the fight at all.  Manny just bombard DK Yoo's body to make the latter exhausted in the last rounds.  And it seems to be effective since DK Yoo looks like gasping for air.  I really like the atmosphere since it is an exhibition fight, they give time to DK Yoo at least to recuperate a little when he got knocked down.  Though many are a bit disappointed I admit I like the light mood of the fight. 

The fight indeed shows how Manny is far ahead in experience compared to DK Yoo.  DK Yoo may be a martial artist but it is boxing where Manny is most comfortable and in the end, as expected, Manny won via UD.

[abel1337]

Agree, no need to fight competitive boxing for Pacman at this stage even he perform well today and knocked out DK Yoo because the latter is not of the same level with Spence or Crawford. It would be very dangerous for him but i think it is just one of the ways to hype the fight and sell it to the public.

I'm looking at the betting site two days ago if this fight is available but unfortunately my favorite bookies didn't cover this one.

As expected, Manny won via unanimous decision though the fights is quiet not that exciting since you already know what will happen here. Its for the sake of money of course and as long as there’s a viewers that still want Manny to fight, then we might expect another match up like this. Manny have to think again because this could be very dangerous for his health, his already rich I’m wondering why there’s still need to fight. Anyway, congratulations to Manny and to those who are able to place a bet.

Both boxers seems to enjoy the fight in the early rounds until they got serious about it.  I see Manny smiling many times and it looks like he isn't that serious in the fight at all.  Manny just bombard DK Yoo's body to make the latter exhausted in the last rounds.  And it seems to be effective since DK Yoo looks like gasping for air.  I really like the atmosphere since it is an exhibition fight, they give time to DK Yoo at least to recuperate a little when he got knocked down.  Though many are a bit disappointed I admit I like the light mood of the fight. 

The fight indeed shows how Manny is far ahead in experience compared to DK Yoo.  DK Yoo may be a martial artist but it is boxing where Manny is most comfortable and in the end, as expected, Manny won via UD.

It seems that the match is easy for Manny, His technique is effective as you explained and yeah it's obvious that Manny dominates that match as we see on the result and on the actual fight. That fight isn't that serious for Manny but for DK Yoo I believe that it would be life changing in his career if he won the fight and if he somehow knock out manny.

This is the photo that Manny Pacquiao posted after their fight, and it's obvious on the face of Manny that the fight is not that serious for him. From the face of Manny, It feels like he didn't even fight because he doesn't have bruises in his face and at the same time having quality time with his wife.

It's a charity match and I hope that all of the money collected goes to the right beneficiaries.


 

[acroman08]

despite knowing what the result would be I still enjoyed the fight. I also liked the fact that Manny was taking it easy against DK Yoo but you can still see that the punches still hurt DK Yoo.

Anyway, he still has one scheduled for next year in the Middle East so this is just a test match for Manny.

looks like Jaber Zayani will get a great experience from this fight, he is really lucky to fight someone who is considered one of the greatest boxers.

[Ziskinberg]

I don't mean to be bias around here against DK Yoo but it sure looks to me that he got help by that referee twice. The fight would've ended much earlier as round 5 if not because of the referee's help as it was clear that he was knocked down but the referee ruled it as a slip ,moreover, I don't know if it's the whole boxing organization of South Korea but it sure do looks that they don't know how to organize it.

[acroman08]

I don't mean to be bias around here against DK Yoo but it sure looks to me that he got help by that referee twice. The fight would've ended much earlier as round 5 if not because of the referee's help as it was clear that he was knocked down but the referee ruled it as a slip ,moreover, I don't know if it's the whole boxing organization of South Korea but it sure do looks that they don't know how to organize it.

he did and it is clear while watching the match. I think the reason why DK Yoo was still allowed to fight by the referee is that it is an exhibition match and there must be some kind of agreement that he'd be allowed to still fight if he wishes to, even if he got knockdown. anyway, I am not really bothered by it since DK Yoo is not a boxer and Pacquiao is not really fighting seriously.

[mirakal]

Manny though seems to forget that he is on some exhibition because there are moments that he wanted to KO DK Yoo, LOL.

But yes, referee not counting the knock down and pretty much save DK Yoo. But as far as Manny going back to pro? for me he doesn't look even in an exhibition match although this is contested in 160 lbs if I'm not mistaken that's why Manny looks big around the belly, his age is really caught up with him in this sports. The likes of Spence or Crawford will be too much for the aging Legendary boxer so it's better to just stick with exhibition moving forward.

We really missed him fighting like how he used to be but that's just the way it is when athletes get old, no matter how great they were in their prime, they cannot be the same when their body doesn't respond like how it was. a further example is Michael Jordan when he was playing for the Wizards. Manny seems not really used to fighting like this but he was really good when he can control himself and not hurt his opponent to the point they need to rush him to the hospital after taking his aggressive power punch if ever.

I'm sure they were brief on the limitations of the fight considering it's just an exhibition fight, the most important is we saw how Manny can still fight and I believe he can still be up with more exhibition fights. For a good purpose, Manny will donate the proceeds of the fight, probably a portion of it but that's enough already on how he will continue to convince himself to still continue to fight.

Admit it guys, he will not anymore go back to professional fights because he already found a way to still continue his passion and at the same time make some millions.

That is already expected but I'm sure that Manny Pacquiao himself didn't expect that DK Yoo would give his all considering that he got Pacquiao a couple of good jabs which got the legend somehow riled up to give back the pleasure which I'm sure DK Yoo regretted why he did it because what Pacquiao gave is much more stronger than what he did

Well, for the sake of entertainment and now they are both happy because they made Millions of dollars, surely.

I also, noticed, the venue wasn't that full and it looks like it's just a half full which got me thinking that DK Yoo wasn't that famous because the two of them (with Pacquiao) combined didn't attract that much audience to watch their fight.

[stomachgrowls]

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Yup, you're actually right about that. There is no doubt that Manny Pacquiao can still give a good fight and give knock out punches on his opponent especially in this case that DK Yoo is not that accustomed to boxing, so we can really say he's way beyond the legend's level. But this time is different because their main goal is to entertain without sacrificing each other's safety. Not possible to see people sleeping on the canvass on this type of fight.

Just like on other exhibition fights where TKO is really that almost impossible to happen considering that both fighters are really that fully aware on how long they would really be putting up a show.

Its part of their script and just as expected with exhibition fights and this is why its not really that something interesting if you do ask me.Fight performance wont really be in 100% scale.
For some reason or just simply with the fun and entertainment which these exhibition fights do really still get significant views and tickets been sold.
People are still rooting and would like to see on how Pacquiao would be fighting even he's already retired.

[serjent05]

I don't mean to be bias around here against DK Yoo but it sure looks to me that he got help by that referee twice. The fight would've ended much earlier as round 5 if not because of the referee's help as it was clear that he was knocked down but the referee ruled it as a slip ,moreover, I don't know if it's the whole boxing organization of South Korea but it sure do looks that they don't know how to organize it.

Yeah, I also saw that but I do not mind at all.  It is an exhibition fight so I expect it to be more like a circus fight than the regular one where the rules of boxing are implemented strictly.  When Manny Pacquiao was warned against hitting the head, when DK Yoo complained about the back of his head, I thought the fight would end up like Casimero-Akaho.  But the referee decided to let the fight continue.

Despite of the irregularities of calls, and referee giving DK Yoo more time to recover I am content on the performance and result of the fight.  Kudos to DK Yoo for making it to the final round even with all the body punch he received from Manny.

[blockman]

despite knowing what the result would be I still enjoyed the fight. I also liked the fact that Manny was taking it easy against DK Yoo but you can still see that the punches still hurt DK Yoo.

He's entertained and at the same time showed that he's also a professional. Well, for sure many are still upset with it but most of us are satisfied with how the match goes.
Especially knowing that the proceeds will go to the charity for Ukraine aid and that's going to give them help. More charities to come and Manny is into it.

[chaser15]

Admit it guys, he will not anymore go back to professional fights because he already found a way to still continue his passion and at the same time make some millions.

We don't know for sure as "it's Manny Pacquiao" where his decision is sometimes all of a sudden and not expected.

This is the only time Manny Pacquiao really enjoys his free time since being elected as a public official in 2010. Unlike before when he is always multi-tasking everything, even joining a professional basketball league while doing politics and being a boxer at the same, today, after being quit from politics, he has more time now to focus on boxing that's why since he knows to himself that he is still conditioned, only if his entire time will be dedicated to boxing.

I don't want to see him returning to professional boxing matches but if he changed his mind and come out of retirement, that's his call. No choice but to just continue supporting him whatever his decision. I hope that if he will win his next exhibition match, he will just continue his career that way. No need to return to the ring for a professional fight.

[AmoreJaz]

Admit it guys, he will not anymore go back to professional fights because he already found a way to still continue his passion and at the same time make some millions.

We don't know for sure as "it's Manny Pacquiao" where his decision is sometimes all of a sudden and not expected.

This is the only time Manny Pacquiao really enjoys his free time since being elected as a public official in 2010. Unlike before when he is always multi-tasking everything, even joining a professional basketball league while doing politics and being a boxer at the same, today, after being quit from politics, he has more time now to focus on boxing that's why since he knows to himself that he is still conditioned, only if his entire time will be dedicated to boxing.

I don't want to see him returning to professional boxing matches but if he changed his mind and come out of retirement, that's his call. No choice but to just continue supporting him whatever his decision. I hope that if he will win his next exhibition match, he will just continue his career that way. No need to return to the ring for a professional fight.

now that he tasted again to be inside the ring, we don't know what his next plans will be. clearly, he has still some juice to offer inside the boxing ring. but yes, in my opinion, don't return to professional boxing matches. better enjoy these exhibition fights and earn something for his charitable causes. at least, his health is not at high risk in exhibition matches. give the ring to younger gen.

[harizen]

now that he tasted again to be inside the ring, we don't know what his next plans will be. clearly, he has still some juice to offer inside the boxing ring. but yes, in my opinion, don't return to professional boxing matches. better enjoy these exhibition fights and earn something for his charitable causes. at least, his health is not at high risk in exhibition matches. give the ring to younger gen.

I'm sure that Manny Pacquaio will just do exhibition matches from now on "not unless" a famous or popular active boxer will call him to come out from retirement lol. With Pacman's more relaxed time (as also mentioned above by other users) to be involved in anything, for sure he might accept the challenge of that said boxer especially if it's a big fight.

Well then, just my speculation though as even Pacquiao is now officially retired, I saw with the way he fights that he wants to return to action as a professional boxer in a professional match. He's not like those new retirees that feel unable to compete anymore that's why they retire. Pacquiao just maybe decided to fully quit because he is aggressively campaigning for his Presidential election. If he didn't run on that, I think he's still not retired yet at this point.

Anyways, both boxers are now enjoying their respective take-home money within just a limited time of exposure.

[Saisher]

Admit it guys, he will not anymore go back to professional fights because he already found a way to still continue his passion and at the same time make some millions.

We don't know for sure as "it's Manny Pacquiao" where his decision is sometimes all of a sudden and not expected.

This is the only time Manny Pacquiao really enjoys his free time since being elected as a public official in 2010. Unlike before when he is always multi-tasking everything, even joining a professional basketball league while doing politics and being a boxer at the same, today, after being quit from politics, he has more time now to focus on boxing that's why since he knows to himself that he is still conditioned, only if his entire time will be dedicated to boxing.

I don't want to see him returning to professional boxing matches but if he changed his mind and come out of retirement, that's his call. No choice but to just continue supporting him whatever his decision. I hope that if he will win his next exhibition match, he will just continue his career that way. No need to return to the ring for a professional fight.

now that he tasted again to be inside the ring, we don't know what his next plans will be. clearly, he has still some juice to offer inside the boxing ring. but yes, in my opinion, don't return to professional boxing matches. better enjoy these exhibition fights and earn something for his charitable causes. at least, his health is not at high risk in exhibition matches. give the ring to younger gen.

He should do exhibitions in the United States instead of a small country like Korea, he has more fans in the US and he can partner with big promotions, as you can see there's a small crowd, and it's not a PPV, by going to the US he can make exhibitions against retired boxers like him, now that he is retired he can also develop promising boxers and promote Filipino fighters abroad, Manny still has a lot to do in boxing unless he concentrates again on politics because serving the people is in his heart.

[Oasisman]

Admit it guys, he will not anymore go back to professional fights because he already found a way to still continue his passion and at the same time make some millions.

We don't know for sure as "it's Manny Pacquiao" where his decision is sometimes all of a sudden and not expected.

This is the only time Manny Pacquiao really enjoys his free time since being elected as a public official in 2010. Unlike before when he is always multi-tasking everything, even joining a professional basketball league while doing politics and being a boxer at the same, today, after being quit from politics, he has more time now to focus on boxing that's why since he knows to himself that he is still conditioned, only if his entire time will be dedicated to boxing.

I don't want to see him returning to professional boxing matches but if he changed his mind and come out of retirement, that's his call. No choice but to just continue supporting him whatever his decision. I hope that if he will win his next exhibition match, he will just continue his career that way. No need to return to the ring for a professional fight.

now that he tasted again to be inside the ring, we don't know what his next plans will be. clearly, he has still some juice to offer inside the boxing ring. but yes, in my opinion, don't return to professional boxing matches. better enjoy these exhibition fights and earn something for his charitable causes. at least, his health is not at high risk in exhibition matches. give the ring to younger gen.

Before this fight, Manny's camp already had a plan for Manny to get him back to professional fights and this fight should be his test on where would Manny be today to possibly come back out of the retirement.
Judging of the fight Manny has showed to us, it seems like he can still dance with today's professional boxing generation. Well, let's see where they go from here.
Fortunately we could still see Manny in the ring next year that for sure as he said it in the post fight interview.
Biggest one he'll probably get is Mayweather. It could be the biggest exhibition match in the history of boxing lol.

[BitcoinPanther]

Well then, just my speculation though as even Pacquiao is now officially retired, I saw with the way he fights that he wants to return to action as a professional boxer in a professional match. He's not like those new retirees that feel unable to compete anymore that's why they retire. Pacquiao just maybe decided to fully quit because he is aggressively campaigning for his Presidential election. If he didn't run on that, I think he's still not retired yet at this point.

Yeah, I also see the intention and wants of Manny Pacquiao to return to professional boxing fights.  Even with the latest video of his training, Manny Pacquiao indicates that they will assess his performance if he is still capable to compete against younger boxer in this latest fight.  I think Manny still has the capability and be able to beat several elite boxers but in my opinion, it would be dangerous for him to face skilled fighter in welterweight like Spence and Crawford.

[Fundamentals Of]

It was funny, I didn't expect Manny Pacquiao to be that harsh fighting against a Youtuber. I know DK Yoo has experience as a martial artist but he's really more of a social media personality than a fighter. And Manny Pacquiao was going there as if he's about to face a powerful opponent. It seems Manny still hasn't unlearned his fighting instincts and forgotten for a while that what he's actually into is just an exhibition match for charity. It was good everything remained friendly though.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

I don't mean to be bias around here against DK Yoo but it sure looks to me that he got help by that referee twice. The fight would've ended much earlier as round 5 if not because of the referee's help as it was clear that he was knocked down but the referee ruled it as a slip ,moreover, I don't know if it's the whole boxing organization of South Korea but it sure do looks that they don't know how to organize it.

Yeah, I also saw that but I do not mind at all.  It is an exhibition fight so I expect it to be more like a circus fight than the regular one where the rules of boxing are implemented strictly.  When Manny Pacquiao was warned against hitting the head, when DK Yoo complained about the back of his head, I thought the fight would end up like Casimero-Akaho.  But the referee decided to let the fight continue.

Despite of the irregularities of calls, and referee giving DK Yoo more time to recover I am content on the performance and result of the fight.  Kudos to DK Yoo for making it to the final round even with all the body punch he received from Manny.

   -   Manny Pacquiao's advantage over DK Yoo is obvious, their fight didn't even reach 12 rounds, with Pacquiao if you watch their fight it doesn't seem to be taken seriously, you'll notice, the guys are still very restrained Manny punched Dr. Yoo.

But somehow, of course, Pacquiao still benefited a lot from that exhibition that happened in Korea from what I just saw, although we don't know the real purpose of that exhibition.

[Yamifoud]

I don't mean to be bias around here against DK Yoo but it sure looks to me that he got help by that referee twice. The fight would've ended much earlier as round 5 if not because of the referee's help as it was clear that he was knocked down but the referee ruled it as a slip ,moreover, I don't know if it's the whole boxing organization of South Korea but it sure do looks that they don't know how to organize it.

Yeah, I also saw that but I do not mind at all.  It is an exhibition fight so I expect it to be more like a circus fight than the regular one where the rules of boxing are implemented strictly.  When Manny Pacquiao was warned against hitting the head, when DK Yoo complained about the back of his head, I thought the fight would end up like Casimero-Akaho.  But the referee decided to let the fight continue.

Despite of the irregularities of calls, and referee giving DK Yoo more time to recover I am content on the performance and result of the fight.  Kudos to DK Yoo for making it to the final round even with all the body punch he received from Manny.

   -   Manny Pacquiao's advantage over DK Yoo is obvious, their fight didn't even reach 12 rounds, with Pacquiao if you watch their fight it doesn't seem to be taken seriously, you'll notice, the guys are still very restrained Manny punched Dr. Yoo.

But somehow, of course, Pacquiao still benefited a lot from that exhibition that happened in Korea from what I just saw, although we don't know the real purpose of that exhibition.

The real purpose of an exhibition fight is to entertain the crowd and make money, that's so obvious. Maybe Pacman targeted his venue in Asia first, the eventually he will go worldwide. Besides, he is very popular, so any exhibition fight that he would like to sponsor or co-sponsor will certainly sell to the crowd.

[Jating]

It was funny, I didn't expect Manny Pacquiao to be that harsh fighting against a Youtuber. I know DK Yoo has experience as a martial artist but he's really more of a social media personality than a fighter. And Manny Pacquiao was going there as if he's about to face a powerful opponent. It seems Manny still hasn't unlearned his fighting instincts and forgotten for a while that what he's actually into is just an exhibition match for charity. It was good everything remained friendly though.

True, I guess once a warrior always a warrior, Manny seems to be going for a kill here, trying to knockout DK Yoo. So it's hard to unlearn what he has been doing in the ring for more than 20 years. Maybe someone in the corner or in the crowd will have to remind Manny that this is all exhibitions fights and he should not give his 100% to try and knock down a inexperienced boxer. But the good thing is that the referee is there to save DK from the onslaught of Manny and never counts the knockdown. Wonder though was will be the numbers in terms of viewership and how much they raised in this fight.

[mirakal]

Wonder though was will be the numbers in terms of viewership and how much they raised in this fight.

I can't find details in the internet, so probably it was confidential but I'm pretty sure they still make money in that fight though not as big as what Mayweather made in his exhibition fights. Manny has entertained the crowd, he should continue fighting to inspire boxers that there's still life in boxing  after retirement.