at Super Rizin 3 on July 28. “PacMan” was expecting to take on Suzuki in a three-round “standing rules” match which consisted of boxing plus spinning strikes. Due to an injury sustained in his exhibition bout againstFilipino legend Pacquiao accomplished more than any boxer ever when he competed, winning belts in flyweight, featherweight, lightweight and welterweight as he lorded over his divisions.
Anpo has never competed as a straight boxer, with practically his entire combat sports career coming in the kickboxing ring. The Japanese karateka known as “Demolition Man” had an unorthodox 2023, taking two bouts under kickboxing rules and a third in modified MMA, all with Rizin. Anpo drew with Buakaw Banchamek, won a decision overand succumbed to a submission from Kubo in the span of less than eight months.