Pacquiao to Fight on July 28

45-year-old eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao will participate in the Japanese Rizin show and will face kickboxer Rukiya Anpo. The bout will take place on July 28 in Saitama, Japan. The fight is scheduled for 3 rounds of 3 minutes each, in the weight category up to 69 kg.

Pacquiao was originally set to fight MMA fighter Takeru Suzuki at this event, but the Japanese fighter sustained an injury during an exhibition match against compatriot Takanori Gomi.

Pacquiao last fought in August 2021, losing by unanimous decision to Yordenis Ugas. For Anpo, this will be his debut boxing match.