Boxing World Reacts To Pacquiao Vs Anpo

The Manny Pacquiao vs Anpo boxing match in Japan was part of a big weekend of combat sport in Japan.

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The fight itself showed Pacquiao to struggle at times with the taller, younger and bigger kickboxing opponent.

Even though it was under boxing rules Pacquiao got caught with shots frequently but had a little success with his own punches late on in the third.

Here is what much of the boxing world thought of the fight today in Japan — that was scored a draw as there were no judges involved after the 3 rounds of action:

🥊 Manny Pacquiao’s Tough Exhibition! 🥊

Manny Pacquiao, at 45, faced Rukiya Anpo in Tokyo and endured three hard rounds. The bout was ruled a draw by default with no judges. Pacquiao, who has been in talks to challenge Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title later this… pic.twitter.com/HPTf50lfws
— FTTV Boxing (@FTTVBoxing) July 28, 2024

Ryan Garcia says he wants to fight in Japan and challenges Rukiya Anpo and Manny Pacquiao to a fight! #SuperRIZIN3 pic.twitter.com/5z7GRRryuH
— COMBAT SPORTS TODAY (@CSTodayNews) July 28, 2024

PACQUIAO-ANPO ENDS IN DRAW 🤝

45-year-old boxing legend Manny Pacquiao encountered an unexpected challenge from Japanese kickboxer Rukiya Anpo in an exciting three-round exhibition match at Super Rizin 3, held at the Super Saitama Arena in Japan.

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— One Sports (@OneSportsPHL) July 28, 2024

Pacquiao getting pieced up by a Kickboxer say it ain’t so https://t.co/M6FqpWueH9 pic.twitter.com/w45abz4Kig
— Aldo is the GOAT (@hewhostands) July 28, 2024

A entertaining exhibition bout between Manny Pacquiao and Rukiya Anpo.#powcast #boxing

-admin win pic.twitter.com/gHNG7Y3urb
— Powcast Sports (@POWCASTSPORTS) July 28, 2024

Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao was not necessarily at his best against Anpo, but was starting to warm up at the end of the of the 3rd round!

There is undoubtedly some ring rust to pound out and I think with another exhibition with more rounds, it’ll be a different story. #Boxing… pic.twitter.com/8HeAYkry6p
— Jim Yang (@bionicleap77) July 28, 2024

This should put an end to the Pacquiao vs. Barrios talks. Would like to get Boots vs. Barrios next but it'll prolly be Barrios vs. Stanionis unification https://t.co/7Ip6u93Dmg
— D0ugBr0wn (@Br0wnD0ug) July 28, 2024

Manny Pacquiao needs to retire. He is a legend but he lost this one for sure. https://t.co/CPmvOUDr4O
— Niko Ninja (@NikoJHova) July 28, 2024

After that exhibition performance soon to be 46 #MannyPacquiao needs to go back into retirement, permanently. It's a game for young man, & those that are active. Anyone that promotes or sacations any fight with Manny #Pacquiao nowadays should be castrated!!! #Phillipines #Boxing
— Rick Glaser (@RealRickGlaser1) July 28, 2024

Who let Pacquiao fight without Cleto Gloves bruh. pic.twitter.com/SCDqxhyK0i
— kdot 🇵🇭🇯🇵 (@kalu05_) July 28, 2024

Conor Benn not called pacquiao out yet today?
— 1982reggie (@1982reggie) July 28, 2024

Pacquiao boxing return dashed by a lost exhibition.

The official result to the exhibition is a draw to save face.

Pacquiao better stay retired pic.twitter.com/Te5jy2V3Vm
— D H (@diegomayra) July 28, 2024

By all accounts Pacquiao looked beyond washed in his exhibition fight in Japan. No surprise for an inactive 45 year old. It's probably not a good idea to go through with the Barrios fight. There are other ways for Pacquiao to make money in boxing such as these exhibition fights.
— Jim Karas (@JimKarasBoxing) July 28, 2024

Anpo (28) failing to defeat the old Pacquiao (45) is showing no growth in Boxing game.
— Bright Mkwapatira (@BHyssop) July 28, 2024

Yes Respect to Pacquiao
— 太陽と月 (@kintrekin) July 28, 2024

Pacquiao is an old man 46 years old and no footwork, no head movement and very slow yet you can't knock him out but congratulations for a great performance 💪
— Lingo_Jeyy Affliate (@AffliateJe27350) July 28, 2024

Manny Pacquiao should stay retired. He’s old af. He’s done. I don’t wanna see my hero get beaten up. His family should never let him get in the ring again. Too dangerous. He has nothing left to prove anyway.
— Noms (@noamssy) July 28, 2024

Pacquiao got beat up by Ugas who then took a beating by Spence. Spence would’ve given Pacquiao a beating. Barrios would beat him up. Stay retired.
— Michael Abbey (@themichaelabbey) July 28, 2024

“Pacquiao looked awful for a 3 round exhibition”. THEEE ROUND EXIBITION
— Wheels (@staycoolwheels) July 28, 2024

Manny pacquiao in 2024 pic.twitter.com/JGcwoiXMky
— RacistCommunist (@Jordanooo17) July 28, 2024

Manny Pacquiao a shadow of his former self and frankly beaten up at times as he goes the distance in his exhibition fight vs Rukiya Anpo in Tokyo. Bout ruled a draw by default with no judges, but three hard rounds for the 45-year-old vs a Japanese kickboxer. Pacquiao has been in…
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) July 28, 2024

Should stay retired. Will make enough money from exhibitions easily
— BRZ.Cæm (@camutdforever) July 28, 2024

45 year olds are not fit enough to go at it with younger men.

End of story.
— Tom (@t462819104) July 28, 2024

yeah safe to say it is done. no more pro bouts for the great Manny Pacquiao
— Loy (@loypize) July 28, 2024

Pacquiao look like he is in a ring with some heavyweight. The height and weight difference is massive. But the japanese seems gassing out very early. Few more rounds manny could have finish him.
— Brensterrr (@brensterrrr) July 28, 2024