Manny Pacquiao steps into the ring for an exhibition boxing match this weekend when he faces Rukiya Anpo in Japan.
The Filipino boxing legend was initially matched up with RIZIN featherweight champion Chihiro Suzuki, but it was swapped to Anpo without any explanation.
Pacquiao retired in 2021, but will face former K-1 super lightweight champion Anpo in three, three-minute rounds.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Pacquiao vs. Anpo.
- Date: Sunday, July 28.
- Time: 12 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. UK
- Pacquiao vs. Suzuki ringwalks (approx): 5 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. UK
The event will begin at 12 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. UK, the ringwalks for Pacquiao vs. Suzuki scheduled for 5 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. UK. These timings are also subject to change.
"Manny Pacquiao is timeless. He's a legend.
"We have great precedent of former champions coming back as long as they pass successfully all the medical examinations.
"As a former champion and as a legend, he does have the possibility of fighting for the WBC championship."
"We're still in negotiations and we're talking about that"
"There's still a lot of things to discuss and talk about."
"not an exhibition, this is a fight."
"We are looking for a knockout for this fight,"
"There's going to be a lot of action in the ring, and of course I'll do my best to win by knockout."
"I think Pacquiao is insanely strong. But I'm going to take on the challenge with the intention of winning"
"I'm going to drop a lightning bolt that will make a hole in the ceiling of the Saitama Super Arena."
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