Manny Pacquiao - Rukiya Anpo Exhibition Match July 28 Saitama Japan

[Baofeng]

I posted this on the other community,

But Suzuki was forced to withdraw after breaking his hand and will be replaced by fellow Japanese mixed martial artist Rukiya Anpo.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/6/28/pacquiao-gets-new-opponent-for-japan-exhibition-fight-1654

Who knows, maybe this Rukiya can give Pacquiao a good test as compare to Suzuki. So that fight is still a go for us boxing fans. But it will all be the same outcome as Manny will dominate this fight and maybe next we can see him and Floyd for the biggest exhibition fight.

[Kemarit]

I posted this on the other community,

But Suzuki was forced to withdraw after breaking his hand and will be replaced by fellow Japanese mixed martial artist Rukiya Anpo.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/6/28/pacquiao-gets-new-opponent-for-japan-exhibition-fight-1654

Who knows, maybe this Rukiya can give Pacquiao a good test as compare to Suzuki. So that fight is still a go for us boxing fans. But it will all be the same outcome as Manny will dominate this fight and maybe next we can see him and Floyd for the biggest exhibition fight.

Thanks for the update, there were even speculation that Suzuki might be afraid of Manny Pacquiao and could be faking his injuries. LOL.

But in any case, Rukiya is a unknown at least for me. Manny though has one of his fight before that was replaced and he lost the fight. I'm talking about the Spence vs Manny, supposedly to happen until Spence was not cleared because of his eye. And then Ugas step up and win the fight.

Not saying that there could be an upset though, we will see what Rukiya can bring to the table for Manny.

And that's what we want next at December, Manny vs Floyd again.

[pawel7777]

I posted this on the other community,

But Suzuki was forced to withdraw after breaking his hand and will be replaced by fellow Japanese mixed martial artist Rukiya Anpo.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/6/28/pacquiao-gets-new-opponent-for-japan-exhibition-fight-1654

Who knows, maybe this Rukiya can give Pacquiao a good test as compare to Suzuki. So that fight is still a go for us boxing fans. But it will all be the same outcome as Manny will dominate this fight and maybe next we can see him and Floyd for the biggest exhibition fight.

Thanks for the update. I don't think it'll make much difference to Many, unless there's some significant size difference between those two Japanese. I'm not familiar with any of them, but if it's a match under pure boxing rules and in a full-size gloves, Pacquiao, despite his age, shouldn't have much trouble in showing his dominance.

[0t3p0t]

I posted this on the other community,

But Suzuki was forced to withdraw after breaking his hand and will be replaced by fellow Japanese mixed martial artist Rukiya Anpo.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/6/28/pacquiao-gets-new-opponent-for-japan-exhibition-fight-1654

Who knows, maybe this Rukiya can give Pacquiao a good test as compare to Suzuki. So that fight is still a go for us boxing fans. But it will all be the same outcome as Manny will dominate this fight and maybe next we can see him and Floyd for the biggest exhibition fight.

Thanks for the update. I don't think it'll make much difference to Many, unless there's some significant size difference between those two Japanese. I'm not familiar with any of them, but if it's a match under pure boxing rules and in a full-size gloves, Pacquiao, despite his age, shouldn't have much trouble in showing his dominance.

Yeah I see it like that as well. In mix martial arts everything needs to be fast as it only has few minutes until it will end but in boxing you need to be tough to atleast survive the next rounds and they are also fighting in favor of Pacquiao since it is what his sport he used to play so I think that was one of Manny's advantage though I don't have any idea about the new Japanese contender but I hope they will make fans enjoy their show.

[Baofeng]

I posted this on the other community,

But Suzuki was forced to withdraw after breaking his hand and will be replaced by fellow Japanese mixed martial artist Rukiya Anpo.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/6/28/pacquiao-gets-new-opponent-for-japan-exhibition-fight-1654

Who knows, maybe this Rukiya can give Pacquiao a good test as compare to Suzuki. So that fight is still a go for us boxing fans. But it will all be the same outcome as Manny will dominate this fight and maybe next we can see him and Floyd for the biggest exhibition fight.

Thanks for the update. I don't think it'll make much difference to Many, unless there's some significant size difference between those two Japanese. I'm not familiar with any of them, but if it's a match under pure boxing rules and in a full-size gloves, Pacquiao, despite his age, shouldn't have much trouble in showing his dominance.

I think Rukiya could be bigger than Suzuki, but I do agree, it doesn't makes any difference to Manny Pacquiao. We all know how his warrior's mentality is and are willing to face anyone in the ring.

It could be that Rukiya is the bigger and the heavier, but it's boxing rule so Manny has the advantage. Manny even said that he is willing to fight an active boxer in Barios but I guess it didnt' put throught because of his busy schedule and just decided for a exhibition match.

[bitbit97]

I think it does not matter if Manny Pacquiao opponent is bigger, smaller, heavier, lighter as this is an exhibition fight they are having. Opponents want to show their skills, and wont put maximum effort to rip opponents head off, nor injure him. The goal of such fights is pure entertainment. Boxers perform in front of fans, earn money, sponsors promote themselves, fans see their favorite athletes one more time.

[target]

I think it does not matter if Manny Pacquiao opponent is bigger, smaller, heavier, lighter as this is an exhibition fight they are having. Opponents want to show their skills, and wont put maximum effort to rip opponents head off, nor injure him. The goal of such fights is pure entertainment. Boxers perform in front of fans, earn money, sponsors promote themselves, fans see their favorite athletes one more time.

How much money are they paying to make Pacquiao say Yes to this fight?
The Japanese so crazy for entertainment their athletes to fight in Japan because the money they get is enough like Inoue.

If they make this a real fight in boxing while Suzuki couldn't takedown as rules, I doubt he'd win. He'd knocked out. Pacquiao may be retired but not really that old.

[Crwth]

I believe it’s going to be A fight like Conor McGregor versus Floyd Mayweather. An MMA fighter has a different skill set with a boxer in terms of having rhythm and also experience. Facing someone like Pacquiao would mean facing an S Tier player Or a top rank player.

[bitbit97]

I think it does not matter if Manny Pacquiao opponent is bigger, smaller, heavier, lighter as this is an exhibition fight they are having. Opponents want to show their skills, and wont put maximum effort to rip opponents head off, nor injure him. The goal of such fights is pure entertainment. Boxers perform in front of fans, earn money, sponsors promote themselves, fans see their favorite athletes one more time.

How much money are they paying to make Pacquiao say Yes to this fight?
The Japanese so crazy for entertainment their athletes to fight in Japan because the money they get is enough like Inoue.

If they make this a real fight in boxing while Suzuki couldn't takedown as rules, I doubt he'd win. He'd knocked out. Pacquiao may be retired but not really that old.

They have paid Floyd Mayweathe millions for few minutes performance in exhibition fight. Pacquiao is going to have millions as well. Please pay attention that Chihiro Suzuki got injured and now is replaced by Rukiya Anpo. But that isnt going to change much, because he isnt a boxer, but a kickboxer as well. Since it is a boxing fight, he will be able to use only half of his arsenal, when Pacquiao will be like a fish in water.

Their fight is going to be held on Saitama Super Arena in Saitama with capacity of 27000-35000. PPV cost $20, event regular ticket cost $375 and $1500 for vip. With full load, they would earn around 10 millions only on tickets. But PPV is what bring biggest revenue.

[target]

I believe it’s going to be A fight like Conor McGregor versus Floyd Mayweather. An MMA fighter has a different skill set with a boxer in terms of having rhythm and also experience. Facing someone like Pacquiao would mean facing an S Tier player Or a top rank player.

The rules is very different so it will not be infavor to Chichi and Pacman is not that old, he is scheduled to fight a real boxer Mario Barrios before the year end. He must be fit a a cow to fght a prime boxer. Considering the pay for such fight I think the Japanese are still going to watch the fight.

Thry would be disappointed to see Suzuki win. This is boxing he going into, its Pacman's world. His footwork alone gives Pacman the advantage to position good shots to knock Suzuki. Pacman can consider this exhibition as tuneup for his real title fighf with Mario Barrios.

[Kemarit]

I believe it’s going to be A fight like Conor McGregor versus Floyd Mayweather. An MMA fighter has a different skill set with a boxer in terms of having rhythm and also experience. Facing someone like Pacquiao would mean facing an S Tier player Or a top rank player.

It could be like that, and as far as news goes, they are going to fight at a catch-weight of 152 lbs. Pacquaio could still make that weight though and I reckon that he is walking arounnd that fighting weight already so nothing has change for him. And the rules is that it's 3 minutes per round, so again, Pacquiao is all familiar with that.

And for sure, Manny is going to get at least $5-10 million in this fight and could be one of the biggest paycheck for such a exhibition fights. Him and Floyd and Jake Paul are amongst the crowd drawer in this hybrid boxing.

[bisdak40]

The rules is very different so it will not be infavor to Chichi and Pacman is not that old, he is scheduled to fight a real boxer Mario Barrios before the year end. He must be fit a a cow to fght a prime boxer. Considering the pay for such fight I think the Japanese are still going to watch the fight.

Thry would be disappointed to see Suzuki win. This is boxing he going into, its Pacman's world. His footwork alone gives Pacman the advantage to position good shots to knock Suzuki. Pacman can consider this exhibition as tuneup for his real title fighf with Mario Barrios.

Pacman is 45 years old if i'm not wrong and in boxing it is already very old but this exhibition fight is to be in boxing so Manny has a little advantage as he is the real boxer here while Chihiro's skill set is not favored to boxing. Got a little doubt on who will be the winner but knowing Manny i think he would pull out this one and you are right, this is a tune up fight for him before fighting a real boxer in Mario Barrios.

[Baofeng]

The rules is very different so it will not be infavor to Chichi and Pacman is not that old, he is scheduled to fight a real boxer Mario Barrios before the year end. He must be fit a a cow to fght a prime boxer. Considering the pay for such fight I think the Japanese are still going to watch the fight.

Thry would be disappointed to see Suzuki win. This is boxing he going into, its Pacman's world. His footwork alone gives Pacman the advantage to position good shots to knock Suzuki. Pacman can consider this exhibition as tuneup for his real title fighf with Mario Barrios.

Pacman is 45 years old if i'm not wrong and in boxing it is already very old but this exhibition fight is to be in boxing so Manny has a little advantage as he is the real boxer here while Chihiro's skill set is not favored to boxing. Got a little doubt on who will be the winner but knowing Manny i think he would pull out this one and you are right, this is a tune up fight for him before fighting a real boxer in Mario Barrios.

It's exhibition so Manny has all the advantage, he might be eager to go box to pro boxing at all cost, as he wants to proved that he still has it and can bring fans to the seat and continue to be a big draw.

But in this case, it's only exhibition but he could be trainer hard in preparation for Barrios at welterweight. Just imagine Pacquaio knocking down the young Barrios and setting another history as again, the oldest welterweight.

[bitterguy28]

This is just an exhibition match, three minutes in three rounds, but Shihiro Suzuki bows to knock out Manny Pacquiao in round 1. I don't see that he is capable of doing that. Pacquaio may be old, but he is still physically fit. Chihiro is a knockout artist, but this is boxing, and his boxing style is wild. Manny will teach this guy a lesson in boxing.

Manny Pacquiao was slighted upon hearing of Chihiro's intention, but he stated
“Once I hit him, that aggression stops,”

Read more at: https://tribune.net.ph/2024/06/10/suzuki-gets-under-pacquiaos-skin

What do you think are the odds of Suzuki beating Pacquaio?

If Chichiro  aim in knocking Manny Pacquiao in first round  , then Manny should return the favor in knocking Him in half round?

or this is just another way to attract viewers to buy ticket and at least for those gamblers that wanted to make good bucks out of this fight?
Manny is still in shape even in His age so definitely this japanese boxer will have to face defeat in this bout .

[robelneo]

This is just an exhibition match, three minutes in three rounds, but Shihiro Suzuki bows to knock out Manny Pacquiao in round 1. I don't see that he is capable of doing that. Pacquaio may be old, but he is still physically fit. Chihiro is a knockout artist, but this is boxing, and his boxing style is wild. Manny will teach this guy a lesson in boxing.

Manny Pacquiao was slighted upon hearing of Chihiro's intention, but he stated
“Once I hit him, that aggression stops,”

Read more at: https://tribune.net.ph/2024/06/10/suzuki-gets-under-pacquiaos-skin

What do you think are the odds of Suzuki beating Pacquaio?

If Chichiro  aim in knocking Manny Pacquiao in first round  , then Manny should return the favor in knocking Him in half round?

or this is just another way to attract viewers to buy ticket and at least for those gamblers that wanted to make good bucks out of this fight?
Manny is still in shape even in His age so definitely this japanese boxer will have to face defeat in this bout .

I'm sorry for being late updating this thread and the title, Chichiro back out of the fight because of the injury his replacement is Rukiya Anpo, Anpo is also good and also a champion but Chichiro is a better fighter and could be a better fight because he announced that he will knockout Pacquiao in round one.
I guess its just an alibi and he was just afraid to face Pacquiao.