FANS are begging the legendary Manny Pacquiao to “never fight again”, he “looked 100 years old” in his last appearance.
The 45-year-old Filipino is the only eight-division world champion in boxing history and won twelve major world titles during his heyday.
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But these days he’s been engaging in lucrative exhibitions – including one against his tallest-ever opponent.
Pacquiao took on 6-foot-2 Rukiya Anpo, who is 7 inches taller, this weekend and fought the 28-year-old Japanese ace.
And PacMan also suffered harsh punishments during the encounter.
The majority of those watching gave Anpo the call on the unofficial scores after he rose above the icon.
But there were no judges present at ringside, meaning the contest was an official draw by default.
However, after seeing how much damage Pacquiao has taken, it appears most of his supporters want him to call it a day.
Especially since he was eyeing a possible return to the ring.
One fan said: “Old Manny Pacquiao doing a 3 round BANGER on RIZIN – was absolutely drained from this showing and should never fight again.”
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Another said: “It looks like Pacquiao lost his speed and Anpo was fast and brave.”
A third wrote on X: “Pacquiao is getting hit, this kid throws a punch straight like an arrow and always hits.”
As a fourth commented: “Pacquiao looking 100 years old and being destroyed by Anpo in RIZIN.”
One suggested: “This is embarrassing… Rukiya Anpo dominated Manny Pacquiao. But this fight was a draw because it’s an exhibition boxing fight.”
Anpo landed several important blows in the first, with his experienced opponent unable to counter due to the distance.
PacMan tried some combinations in the second, but had difficulties again in the third.
He was at a disadvantage when kickboxing champion Anpo struck before responding with a huge uppercut in the final minute.
Pacquiao still wants to make more history in the ring and is in talks to challenge WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios for the title.
A victory there would make him the oldest world boxing champion, with Carlos Adames, 40, currently holding the middleweight title.
Mike Tyson’s controversial return
Mike Tyson is back!
Yes, the youngest boxing champion of all time – just 20 years old when he achieved the feat – is preparing to lace them up again.
He will face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas.
The controversial matchup – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – was scrutinized in relation to the 30-year age gap.
Tyson will be 58 years old when the fight for eternity arrives and almost 20 years after his last professional competition.
He was last seen in the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition with legend Roy Jones Jr, which ended in a draw after eight rounds.
Meanwhile, Paul is 9-1 in the ring, losing only to Tommy Fury in 2023, and has won three times since then.
His fight with Tyson will also be a historic milestone on Netflix, with over 250 MILLION subscribers able to watch the fight.
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