Legendary multi-weight world champion Manny Pacquiao will face Rukiya Anpo in an exhibition match on Sunday, July 28. The bout is scheduled to take place at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The Filipino boxing star was initially scheduled to fight RIZIN featherweight champion Chihiro Suzuki but was later replaced by Anpo. Here are all the details you need to know about this event.
The event will start at 12 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. UK, with the ringwalks for Pacquiao and Anpo expected to begin around 5 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. UK. It is important to note that these times are subject to change. Additionally, for those looking to watch the fight, it will be broadcast live on RIZIN PPV in both the U.S. and the UK.
Currently, the earnings for this fight have not been disclosed. However, looking at past figures, PacMan’s expected earnings for his bout against Yordenis Ugas were $5 million. On the other hand, Anpo’s previous earnings remain undisclosed. Nevertheless, given Pacquiao’s massive fan base, this high-profile fight will likely generate significant PPV revenue, resulting in a substantial payout for both fighters.
Here’s the full Pacquiao vs. Anpo fight card
- Manny Pacquiao vs. Rukiya Anpo
- Mikuru Asakura vs. Ren Hiramoto
- H. Ougikubo vs. Makoto Shinryu
- Yutaka Saito vs. Yuta Kubo
- R. Ashizawa vs. Koji Tanaka
- Hiroaki Suzuki vs. Ren Sugiyama
- John Dodson vs. Takaki Soya
- Tai Emery vs. Charisa Sigala
- Hideo Tokoro vs. Hiroya Kondo
- Rena Kubota vs. Kate Oyama
Manny Pacquaio vs. Rukiya Anpo: Records and More
Pacquiao, also known as PacMan, holds a professional boxing record of 62-8-2, with 39 of his 62 wins coming by knockout. In contrast, Anpo, known as the Demolition Man, has a kickboxing record of 27-8-1 with 14 of his 27 wins coming by knockout.
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PacMan is set to return to exhibition boxing, facing off against a young Japanese boxing star. Therefore, this fight promises to showcase a blend of experience and youthful talent, making it an event you won’t want to miss.
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