Manny - Pacquiao VS Rukiya Anpo Exhibition Match

[coin-investor]

Manny Pacquiao is back out of retirement and he will be up against Rukiya Anpo he is a replacement for Suzuki who suffered from injury, he is former K1 Super Lightweight (-65 kg) the fight will still be held  on July 28 in Saitama, Japan

Anpo, 0-1 in MMA, holds a record of 27-8-1 as a professional kickboxer, scoring knockouts in 14 of his victories, winning and defending the K-1 super lightweight championship.

Do you think Manny Pacquiao still has what it takes to fight in the ring, this could be a tune fight to the match awaited Pacquiao - Mayweather2

[acroman08]

Do you think Manny Pacquiao still has what it takes to fight in the ring, this could be a tune fight to the match awaited Pacquiao - Mayweather2

I think yeah, the guy looks pretty good and healthy despite his age. the match will only last for 3 rounds with 3 minutes each round so I don't think he will have any trouble in this exhibition match. As for whether this will be a "tune fight" I am not really sure, there have been rumours going around in the past that there are talks between the two camps about a Mayweather vs Pacquiao rematch but nothing conclusive really came out.

[crwth]

Considering everything, since this would be a boxing match, it's definitely in Pacquiao's territory. With the right training for sure, he can get back into the shape that could dominate. Not in the time in his prime but still, it could work. This is probably a propeller for Suzuki to get his name out there. Win or lose, it's an exhibition match.

[Wapfika]

This fight is not an exhibition match but rather just a paid sparring matched. Manny is now pairing with active champion boxer which is not the typical matchup for a retired boxer doing an exhibition match.

I guess Japanese wants the satisfaction of beating one of greatest boxer of all time even though it’s already passed on his prime. I believe Mayweather will to start to accept match like this since this will be the new norm for exhibition match since people is already tired on useless fight from influencers especially the Paul brothers.  

I will bet with Pacman on this match considering the points mention by @acroman08. The people’s champ still have a gas and killer punch for a short round match.

[aioc]

Do you think Manny Pacquiao still has what it takes to fight in the ring, this could be a tune fight to the match awaited Pacquiao - Mayweather2

I think yeah, the guy looks pretty good and healthy despite his age. the match will only last for 3 rounds with 3 minutes each round so I don't think he will have any trouble in this exhibition match. As for whether this will be a "tune fight" I am not really sure, there have been rumours going around in the past that there are talks between the two camps about a Mayweather vs Pacquiao rematch but nothing conclusive really came out.

That's only 9 minutes of action it's up to both fighters to make the fight action-packed for the audience to make them feel it is worth the money they paid for the match.

Checking on Chihiro Suzuki  Highlights he is good in kickboxing but since this is boxing he will be limited and he cannot do what he is doing against his opponents Chihiro Suzuki throws a lot of wild punches something you cannot do against a good counter puncher like Pacquiao.

[Davidvictorson]

Do you think Manny Pacquiao still has what it takes to fight in the ring, this could be a tune fight to the match awaited Pacquiao - Mayweather2

The answer is no. Manny is over 40 years and Suzuki is in his late twenties. Talk about strength, stamina, speed and dexterity it is more in Suzuki than in Manny. Like the subject of the discussion goes, this is just an Exhibition Match nothing too serious. In other news, I don't think that Manny stands a chance with Mayweather Jr. Does anyone else think we would see a repeat of when Ugas beat Manny with this is forth coming fight?

[passwordnow]

Many isn't backed out of retirement, he's already in retirement and as this match as an exhibition, just like Floyd that does matches while being said as retired guy, he's just doing the same thing. I guess that all of us are going to see him fight with such matches like this when they're already retired because the fans are still wanting to see more of them fight. I have never heard of Chihiro Suzuki but I guess it's time for the other boxers that are able to showcase their talents against him and have a decent deal and contract to give to him to just keep on asking for a fight.

Do you think Manny Pacquiao still has what it takes to fight in the ring, this could be a tune fight to the match awaited Pacquiao - Mayweather2

He can still fight no doubt but I cannot say if his former strength and speed is still there. A lot has changed already but one thing of being legend is cannot be removed from him. So, if there will be a lot of matches going for him at least for this year after this match against Suzuki, that will be nice for him. He's still going to get a lot of exposure and with all of this, he's just going to enjoy some exhibition matches. I guess this is where most of the pro boxers are going once they aged already.

[AmoreJaz]

Do you think Manny Pacquiao still has what it takes to fight in the ring, this could be a tune fight to the match awaited Pacquiao - Mayweather2

The answer is no. Manny is over 40 years and Suzuki is in his late twenties. Talk about strength, stamina, speed and dexterity it is more in Suzuki than in Manny. Like the subject of the discussion goes, this is just an Exhibition Match nothing too serious. In other news, I don't think that Manny stands a chance with Mayweather Jr. Does anyone else think we would see a repeat of when Ugas beat Manny with this is forth coming fight?

Not late twenties, he's actually 25. He's young of course compared to Manny. I would say, if Manny is staying on his best shape, he can easily beat Suzuki on this match. Even if we say, this is an exhibition match only. This is boxing and Suzuki is more on kickboxing and MMA area of sports. Well, as we put it this way, this is only exhibition match, nothing more.
They have their own mission why they are setting-up for this match. Manny, I believe, will share the proceeds to his chosen charity organizations. Just like when he had his exhibition match with DK Yoo last December 2022.

Proceeds from Manny Pacquiao exhibition match will go to war-plagued Ukraine

[cabron]

Pacquiao - Mayweather2 is not possible anymore. Pretty boy is still not found.

What has the world done to the sport?
The only reason why this will still be watched by some people is because it is Pacquiao but they wouldn't really expect something marvelous that will happen in the fight. But Pacquiao may be able to strike still and hit the young man. The muscle reflex of the old fighter still works especially because the fight is boxing.

[TopTort777]

Why this young kid Suzuki looks like a teenager from boys band on this poster? When Pacman is a true killer Just look in their eyes. Nevertheless, that article about the fight made me laugh. So we have Pacman fighting against a good MMA fighter, undefeated in last 9 fights, a champion, bla-bla-bla, in an exhibition fight under boxing rules.



So we have one of the greatest boxers against a guy who only trains boxing. I would not bet my money on Suzuki

[FinneysTrueVision]

I heard that Pacquiao is planning on fighting WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios later this year. This exhibition with Suzuki is just a tune-up fight to shake off the ring rust before facing Barrios. Even though Suzuki is a good MMA fighter, I don’t expect him to be much of a threat to Pacquiao in a boxing match.

If Pacquiao struggles, then he can forget about challenging a world champion, because even somebody as mediocre as Barrios will send him back to retirement. At his age, it is probably better for Pacquiao to stick to exhibitions and collect an easy paycheck.

[Jating]

Do you think Manny Pacquiao still has what it takes to fight in the ring, this could be a tune fight to the match awaited Pacquiao - Mayweather2

I think yeah, the guy looks pretty good and healthy despite his age. the match will only last for 3 rounds with 3 minutes each round so I don't think he will have any trouble in this exhibition match. As for whether this will be a "tune fight" I am not really sure, there have been rumours going around in the past that there are talks between the two camps about a Mayweather vs Pacquiao rematch but nothing conclusive really came out.

Yes, I do agree, he even hinted a Manny Pacquiao denied exemption to compete at 2024 Summer Olympics at 45 years old by the IOC.

Which means he still wanted to compete a a high level, and he is that active as well in his lifestyle, probably doing some light sparring sessions from time to time and they his favorite basketball and billiards. The Floyd fight might still be in negotiations for now, and perhaps it will be held in Saudi again as most of the fight are being held there and obviously because of the big money that HE Turki is willing to shell out in this kind of big fights. Fans are still drooling and we are hoping that they could have a rematch or at least could have fought during their primes. But still an exhibition is a second best.

So Manny will be the huge favorite coming into this exhibition and again, we might see some of that speed and power again.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

Many isn't backed out of retirement, he's already in retirement and as this match as an exhibition, just like Floyd that does matches while being said as retired guy, he's just doing the same thing. I guess that all of us are going to see him fight with such matches like this when they're already retired because the fans are still wanting to see more of them fight. I have never heard of Chihiro Suzuki but I guess it's time for the other boxers that are able to showcase their talents against him and have a decent deal and contract to give to him to just keep on asking for a fight.

Do you think Manny Pacquiao still has what it takes to fight in the ring, this could be a tune fight to the match awaited Pacquiao - Mayweather2

He can still fight no doubt but I cannot say if his former strength and speed is still there. A lot has changed already but one thing of being legend is cannot be removed from him. So, if there will be a lot of matches going for him at least for this year after this match against Suzuki, that will be nice for him. He's still going to get a lot of exposure and with all of this, he's just going to enjoy some exhibition matches. I guess this is where most of the pro boxers are going once they aged already.

 
       -       He said before that he will retire just so he can't leave his boxing career; he still wants to be able to fight even though he is old. And I think he is afraid of being poor again. So all he does is endorse and promote gambling so he doesn't lose his income. There is nothing wrong with that strategy.

I haven't watched that event yet, and it seems like it happened yesterday, right? Then my attention is only on the on the exhibition matches that are happening now in his events,
just noticing them.

[angrybirdy]

Considering everything, since this would be a boxing match, it's definitely in Pacquiao's territory. With the right training for sure, he can get back into the shape that could dominate. Not in the time in his prime but still, it could work. This is probably a propeller for Suzuki to get his name out there. Win or lose, it's an exhibition match.

Even though it's been a long time since his last match and he's focused on the senate in the country, he's still training and working out, it's been reported that he's retiring from the boxing game but someone has offered him a match so maybe not yet he totally retired, maybe others are taking advantage of his age, we know that Manny Pacquiao is not that young anymore but he has proven a lot, he has a big chance to win that fight especially if he really focuses on training and will get better even in the match itself.

[crwth]

Considering everything, since this would be a boxing match, it's definitely in Pacquiao's territory. With the right training for sure, he can get back into the shape that could dominate. Not in the time in his prime but still, it could work. This is probably a propeller for Suzuki to get his name out there. Win or lose, it's an exhibition match.

Even though it's been a long time since his last match and he's focused on the senate in the country, he's still training and working out, it's been reported that he's retiring from the boxing game but someone has offered him a match so maybe not yet he totally retired, maybe others are taking advantage of his age, we know that Manny Pacquiao is not that young anymore but he has proven a lot, he has a big chance to win that fight especially if he really focuses on training and will get better even in the match itself.

Well, that's just how much it will be looked forward to, somehow everyone in the world wants to see the legend still fight and I think he could still deliver in terms of the amount of entertainment you would be seeing from him when he was in his prime. I just think that it's for the money and just to throw his name out there for Suzuki.

[coin-investor]

Considering everything, since this would be a boxing match, it's definitely in Pacquiao's territory. With the right training for sure, he can get back into the shape that could dominate. Not in the time in his prime but still, it could work. This is probably a propeller for Suzuki to get his name out there. Win or lose, it's an exhibition match.

Even though it's been a long time since his last match and he's focused on the senate in the country, he's still training and working out, it's been reported that he's retiring from the boxing game but someone has offered him a match so maybe not yet he totally retired, maybe others are taking advantage of his age, we know that Manny Pacquiao is not that young anymore but he has proven a lot, he has a big chance to win that fight especially if he really focuses on training and will get better even in the match itself.

Compared to Pacquaio's contemporaries in boxing like Eric Morales, Hatton, Barrera, and Bradley he is in tip-top shape and never stops training,

Pacquaio has never been so dominated that people will call out for him to retire like what happened to Wilder, he may not have the same power that he used to possess in his great years but he still can hurt, can still counter, and can still last the whole 12 rounds.

The fight is a very short distance only 3 rounds but Pacquiao can still hurt Chihiro and he needs to look good on this fight because he wants the Mayweather fight to happen.

[robelneo]

I haven't watched that event yet, and it seems like it happened yesterday, right? Then my attention is only on the on the exhibition matches that are happening now in his events,
just noticing them.

It may be an exhibition match on paper, but both fighters have given up disrespecting words to each other. Chihiro shows confidence that he can knock out Pacquiao in round one, but this is boxing, so Manny answers that he will teach him a lesson, so we'll know on the fight night whose statement will hold.

[electronicash]

this is already a crossover fight and then they labeled an exhibition fight at the same time. the Japanese would love this. they are already enjoying as they exchange threats to KO each other.  anyway, this is Pacquiao. it's insane that he kept getting involved in exhibitions since it's of no value to him right now. it's not even an election time.

[darkangel11]

Why this young kid Suzuki looks like a teenager from boys band on this poster? When Pacman is a true killer Just look in their eyes. Nevertheless, that article about the fight made me laugh. So we have Pacman fighting against a good MMA fighter, undefeated in last 9 fights, a champion, bla-bla-bla, in an exhibition fight under boxing rules.

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So we have one of the greatest boxers against a guy who only trains boxing. I would not bet my money on Suzuki

I thought the same, although I saw Suzuki fight and he's not very technical. You can watch his fights on youtube.
First of all his style is kickboxing with a bit of grappling and choking, but he prefers to stand. He's rather aggressive, sacrifices defense for offense, often takes hits, but just takes them as long as he can hit harder. He doesn't jab much like a typical boxer, just goes all in with hard punches and kicks.
Also, 13-3 is not really a great score. He's going to get a painful lesson from Manny.

[stomachgrowls]

Considering everything, since this would be a boxing match, it's definitely in Pacquiao's territory. With the right training for sure, he can get back into the shape that could dominate. Not in the time in his prime but still, it could work. This is probably a propeller for Suzuki to get his name out there. Win or lose, it's an exhibition match.

Just like any other exhibition matches out there on which if its a cross-sport fighters then boxers would be always having that advantage if it would be done in boxing rules on which its not really that shocking anymore.

As for Pacquiao, since this man is already retired but doesnt mean that he isnt already that dangerous inside the ring but since its an exhibition match then we would really be seeing that very short
3 round match. We would really be seeing some hugging running from that Chichiro guy but well just like as expected this would really be that for the sake of entertainment.

It do seems that exhibition matches are on the trend now and we do still have that upcoming exhibition matches from other boxers on which these retired legends
do really still make some good money with these fights but well as long there would be arrangement then it would always happen.