The former K-1 champion put up a spectacular fight against Manny Pacquiao.
The return of RIZIN to a sold-out Saitama Super Arena with 48,117 fans was a fireworks display from start to finish. Ambo Rukiya Fighting the Philippine boxing champion Manny Pacquiao In a special three-round exhibition match.
The former K-1 champion, Anpo, was wary of the 45-year-old Pacquiao's experience and started the bout hesitantly, gauging the distance in the first minute. But once he landed, the difference in strength between the two men became clear. Anpo landed power punches and combinations that repeatedly hurt Pacquiao. The seasoned veteran struggled to keep up with his younger opponent and often came up empty in the first two rounds.
In the final round, both fighters came alive, heated up and put up a fierce battle until the bell rang to end the bout. Despite Ampo's dominance, the bout ended in a draw, as is often the case in exhibition bouts.
Ryan Garcia After the fight, he returned to the ring to congratulate both Pacquiao and Ampo and call them up for a future bout at RIZIN.
“I truly believe I can knock Anpo out in the third round,” the former interim world boxing titleholder declared.
Minoru Kimura He also attempted to join the fight, charging into the ring shirtless, but was thwarted after a brief scuffle.
