Manny Pacquiao vs. Rukiya Anpo: Live round-by-round updates

Manny Pacquiao and Rukiya Anpo will square off at Super Rizin 3 on Sunday morning. | Photo by YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images

MMA Fighting has Manny Pacquiao vs. Rukiya Anpo live round-by-round updates for the legend’s unexpected return at Super Rizin 3 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, on Sunday morning.

The Pacquiao vs. Anpo exhibition is expected to begin around 5 a.m. ET on Rizin pay-per-view. Check out our Pacquiao vs. Anpo results page to find out what happened on the undercard.

Manny Pacquiao, who compiled a 62-8-2 record in his career, last competed against Yordenis Ugas, losing via unanimous decision on Aug. 21, 2021. There are rumors Pacquiao might make a return to pro boxing.

Rukiya Anpo, who is 27-8-1 in his kickboxing career, hasn’t competed since losing his MMA debut on Dec. 31, 2023. He fell to Yuta Kubo via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:28 in the first round.

Get Pacquiao vs. Anpo round-by-round live blog below:

Round 1:

Round 2:

Round 3: