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Manny Pacquiao sheds light on the details of his next move in martial arts.<\/p>\n
The boxing star and former multiple-time champion has opened up about his move to Rizin FF. During his Rizin FF vs. Bellator event in Japan on Saturday, a promotion revealed that Pacquiao has signed with them and is set to debut in 2023.<\/p>\n
Speaking to reporters about his transfer to Rizin FF, Pacquiao said, “RIZIN has great action, great fights, and a great atmosphere in the crowd.”<\/p>\n
Pacquiao has revealed that while Rizin is primarily an MMA promotion, he sticks to his sport, at least on an exhibition level.<\/p>\n
“Yes,[the deal is]boxing, one fight, but it won’t be the last,” Pacquiao said.<\/p>\n
Pacquiao ends his exhibition match against YouTuber DK Yoo in Seoul, South Korea. He won by unanimous decision.<\/p>\n
As for who he might face in his second exhibition match after retiring from professional boxing, Pacquiao said he still doesn’t have a definitive opponent. believe.<\/p>\n
Pacquiao said, “I’m happy to have an exhibition fight on December 11th last year. I’m excited and very happy.”<\/p>\n
\u201cBut for the next exhibition match here in Japan, I think my opponent will probably be a professional UFC or MMA fighter, so he knows how to punch and of course cover.\u201d<\/p>\n
While much remains to be decided, the 44-year-old can be sure that the Rizin FF match won’t be his last. Pacquiao plans to continue fighting beyond his one-fight contract with Rizin FF.<\/p>\n
The story was originally published on MMA Junkie<\/p>\n<\/div>\n