Tag: Manny Pacquiao

UFC Owners In Negotiations To Purchase PBC Boxing Stable

Ever since Conor McGregor faced Floyd Mayweather in the boxing ring back in 2017, rumors have been swirling about UFC parent company Endeavor getting into the sweet science. Precious little has actually been confirmed on that front since. However, that…

Ever since Conor McGregor faced Floyd Mayweather in the boxing ring back in 2017, rumors have been swirling about UFC parent company Endeavor getting into the sweet science. Precious little has actually been confirmed on that front since. However, that could all be changing in a big way soon. According to a recent Q&A from […]

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Report: Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman Almost Finalized For July

Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman may be set for a big summer showdown if reports hold true. Pacquiao’s legacy in the boxing world has been sealed. With a 61-7-2 record and multiple world titles on his mantle, Pacquiao has his Hall of Fame spot se…

Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman may be set for a big summer showdown if reports hold true. Pacquiao’s legacy in the boxing world has been sealed. With a 61-7-2 record and multiple world titles on his mantle, Pacquiao has his Hall of Fame spot secured. The 40-year-old isn’t done, however and he is still eyeing […]

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Manny Pacquiao Praises Tenshin Nasukawa for Match with Floyd Mayweather

Manny Pacquiao is in full support of Tenhsin Nasukawa’s opponent for RIZIN 15 but he wanted to give some respect to Nasukawa for stepping into boxing to face Floyd Mayweather, Jr. at RIZIN 14. Pacquiao met with RIZIN CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara in early Ap…

Manny Pacquiao is in full support of Tenhsin Nasukawa’s opponent for RIZIN 15 but he wanted to give some respect to Nasukawa for stepping into boxing to face Floyd Mayweather, Jr. at RIZIN 14. Pacquiao met with RIZIN CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara in early April looking to expand opportunities for Pilipino fighters in combat sports. The […]

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RIZIN President Clarifies Manny Pacquiao Contract

Recently, RIZIN President Nobuyuki Sakakibara teased on Twitter a deal with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. Sakakibara said Pacquiao will be involved in RIZIN. 15 “in a way,” which led to many speculating that Pacquiao could be fighting for t…

Recently, RIZIN President Nobuyuki Sakakibara teased on Twitter a deal with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. Sakakibara said Pacquiao will be involved in RIZIN. 15 “in a way,” which led to many speculating that Pacquiao could be fighting for the promotion: However, recently, Sakakibara clarified the deal with “The Pac Man” is not for fighting. Instead, […]

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Manny Pacquiao Is Headed To RIZIN

RIZIN has signed Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao to participate in their April 21 event according to promotion President Noboyuki Sakakibara. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise considering the Japanese organization promoted Floyd Mayweather vs. Tenshin Nasukawa in an exhibition bout over New Year’s Eve. RIZIN’s President Sakakibara made the announcement over Twitter. […]

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RIZIN has signed Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao to participate in their April 21 event according to promotion President Noboyuki Sakakibara.

This doesn’t come as much of a surprise considering the Japanese organization promoted Floyd Mayweather vs. Tenshin Nasukawa in an exhibition bout over New Year’s Eve.

RIZIN’s President Sakakibara made the announcement over Twitter. He included a couple of pictures with the boxing great. (h/t MMA Mania):

”Now, I’m actually in the Philippines. Following Mayweather, RIZIN.15 will make a new gimmick with this guy,” Sakakibara wrote. “I will announce it as soon as I return home, so please look forward to it!”?

RIZIN 15 takes place on April 21 from the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan. That’s only two weeks away.

That being said, it is unlikely Pacquiao will actually “fight” in this event.

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