JAKARTA - Philippine boxer Manny Pacquiao returned to the ring on Sunday 11 December 2022 for the first time since retiring last year. He fought South Korean YouTuber (South Korea), DK Yoo in a 6-round exhibition match in Goyang, a suburb of Seoul.
The 43-year-old politician decided to step down from the boxing world to focus on running for President of the Philippines despite his failed attempts. He is also a senator who served between 2016 and May this year.
On Sunday, Pacquiao fought DK Yoo on the outskirts of the South Korean capital in a match to raise funds for Ukraine and the Philippine homeless.
Wearing a sparkling red robe with gold decorations, Pacquiao appeared at the KINTEX arena in Goyang and was greeted with great fanfare.
His opponent Yoo, an internet star and in self-defense, underwent a second fight in the boxing ring after an exhibition match against UFC athlete Bradley Scott.
Yoo, nicknamed Bruce Lee Korea in his country, is no match for Pacquiao even though he is taller and tougher.
The South Korean star was exhausted and exhausted after the second round when Pacquiao, who did not lose his speed, moved forward with a quick blow. The fight ended in a number victory for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao, who is 44 years old next week, was declared the winner by the jury and hinted he might appear in the ring again.
In an interview session on television, Pacquiao said he would continue to train to restore his body shape and performance. When asked about the prospect of fighting in 2023, he replied: "We'll see."
Prior to that day's game, Pacquiao said he may not have completely left boxing, calling the fight a "good stepping stone to return."
"This is a very good opportunity to get back into the ring," he was quoted as saying by AFP. "I think it's easy to retire... I really miss boxing."
Pacquiao, holder of several world titles depends on his boxing gloves with a record of 62-8-2 after winning 12 major titles in eight classes.
"I feel lonely when I retire from boxing," said Manny Pacquiao.
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