Manny Pacquiao’s $25m opponent takes dangerous fight

Manny Pacquiao will watch by his arms on Saturday as future opponent Buakaw Banchamek fights Saenchai.

Buakaw agreed to face Pacquiao in July because the pair shook arms on an exhibition match within the first quarter of 2024.

As Pacquiao contemplates alternate occasions, Buakaw battles fellow Muay Thai legend Saechai on a bareknuckle present.

Hosts BKFC mentioned: “The tremendous combat the world has been ready for. Buakaw will face Saenchai in a particular bare-knuckle Muay Thai combat on Saturday, November 4th!”

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Manny Pacquiao vs Buakaw

There had been skepticism surrounding Pacquiao vs Buakaw from the outset. Nevertheless, there isn’t a indication that the combat is off proper now. It’s anticipated to go forward even when Buakaw loses.

Pacquiao vs Buakaw is price a staggering $25 million to each opponents. Subsequently, Pacquiao will likely be eager to make sure it occurs regardless of different plans.

Over the previous few days, Pacquiao has revealed a number of contest choices for the subsequent ten months. Floyd Mayweather, Amir Khan, and Gervonta Davis are simply three talked about.

There’s additionally an Olympic quest within the pipeline for the “Pac-Man” as soon as the Filipino Olympic authorities organize qualification.

“[I’m hoping to qualify for the Olympics, and I am] ready for that. I’m excited for that,” mentioned Pacquiao.

“From the start, I mentioned once I went to Manila that I needed to affix the Philippine workforce. However I used to be rejected as a result of they mentioned I didn’t know the way [to fight]. So, I used to be compelled to show professional on the age of 16.

“‘That’s the explanation for this. From the start, it’s been a dream in my coronary heart to get a gold medal within the Olympics.

“We’re nonetheless speaking in regards to the strategy of the qualifiers if I nonetheless must take part or not. We can have an announcement about it.”

Pacquiao’s full plate

He has rather a lot on his plate, with Mayweather doubtlessly first, in line with the person himself. RIZIN is able to host an exhibition re-run of essentially the most profitable combat ever.

It might lead Pacquiao to Buakaw if his schedule permits and the combat doesn’t get known as off.

Buakaw was born Sombat Banchamek. He’s a 41-year-old and a former Omnoi Stadium champion, Thailand Featherweight champion, and a two-time Ok-1 World MAX champion.

He’s most thought to be the most effective kickboxer that Thailand has ever produced. As Pacquiao defeated DK Yoo that very same month, Buakaw drew with Ukrainian fighter Oleksandr Yefimenko on the identical invoice.

It’s a packed schedule for a fighter about to show 45.

Phil Jay is an skilled boxing information author.

Editor of World Boxing Information since 2010.

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