Manny Pacquiao confirming an exhibition in opposition to a martial artist YouTuber this December has ended hopes of 1 different expert fight.
Former Senator Pacquiao will flip 44 the week sooner than coping with DK Yoo in a Floyd Mayweather-style move-around.
Yoo, a vlogger who launched a mannequin of battle well being, steps into the ring with Pacquiao on December tenth.
As Pacquiao has no totally different plans to compete throughout the sport sooner than then, his skilled occupation closes with a loss in opposition to Yordenis Ugas.
It was thought Pacquiao would have one other fight after dropping the Filipino Presidential election in May. As a result of it turned out, solely an exhibition is throughout the pipeline.
Subsequently, “Pacman” pulls the curtain down in a formidable run throughout the paid ranks with a 62-8-2 report.
Profitable world titles in eight separate weight classes, an unprecedented feat, Pacquiao is a legend of his lifetime.
On the flip aspect, remaining out of welterweight rivalry in opposition to Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford would possibly present far more worthwhile.
This time on the exhibition circuit, a second fight with Floyd Mayweather would give every males the prospect to earn one different eight figures.
Re-enacting in all probability probably the most worthwhile Pay Per View of all time – even with no title or skilled standing – would undoubtedly see the Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. report under threat.
Tyson and Jones purchased 1.5 million buys after they fought in 2020. MayPac 2 would have every chance of overhauling that and reaching two million.
That’s all to come back again for Pacquiao, who, like Mayweather, nonetheless has the title to command hefty expenses for ring appearances alone.
First up is DK Yoo, an opponent who has fought throughout the ring beforehand. In that event, he acquired dominated by UFC fighter Bradley Scott.
There’s no doubting that Pacquiao will seemingly be a quite a bit stiffer check out. Nevertheless such is the character of exhibitions as of late – it’s anticipated that Pacquiao will go easy on him.
A press conference will rapidly be held with Pacquiao and Yoo to debate the match-up.
WBN Editor Phil has over ten years of boxing data experience. Observe WBN on Fb @officialworldboxingnews and Twitter @worldboxingnews.
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