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USA Today via Reuters

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Manny Pacquiao, a legend in the boxing world, boasts a career record of 62-8-2. He’s conquered eight weight classes, earning global recognition. At 44, his return to the ring against DK Yoo, a South Korean YouTuber and martial artist, captured audiences worldwide. The exhibition, aiming to support charity, showcased Pacquiao’s undiminished prowess. But what really turned heads was Yoo’s unexpected approach to the fight.

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Yoo, stepping into the ring with no professional boxing record, faced Pacquiao on December 11, 2022. Their match promised intrigue, with Yoo’s martial arts background versus Pacquiao’s boxing legacy. As the bell rang, expectations soared. But was Yoo able to stand up to the expectations? Manny made sure he didn’t.

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Manny Pacquiao’s unanimous decision victory!

In the eagerly anticipated match, Manny Pacquiao demonstrated why he is regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time. Throughout the six-round charity bout, Pacquiao’s experience and skill were on full display, leading to a unanimous decision victory. Interestingly, despite the fight’s exhibition status, Pacquiao scored multiple knockdowns, underlining his superior technique and power.

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Initially, the fight unfolded with both fighters gauging each other, but it didn’t take long for Pacquiao to assert his dominance. Employing swift combinations and utilizing his speed, Pacquiao knocked Yoo down several times. Furthermore, Pacquiao’s ability to adapt and counter Yoo’s attempts at offense showcased his ring intelligence and veteran instincts. Ultimately, the bout concluded with Pacquiao’s hand raised in victory, a unanimous decision that surprised few but entertained many. How did the fans react to his victory?

Fans make fun of DK Yoo’s in-ring antics

Firstly, this fan’s observation, “Pacquiao is not even taking him seriously,” captured the casual ease with which Pacquiao navigated the fight, his demeanor suggesting a day at the office rather than a challenging bout. Moreover, the advice from this fan, “Never get cocky especially against a goat,” served as a reminder of having respect for a fighter of Pacquiao’s stature. Yoo’s pre-fight confidence and in-ring antics, like the attempted Ali Shuffle, seemed misplaced against an opponent of such pedigree.

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The critique didn’t stop there. another fan’s comment, “Goofiest Ali shuffle I’ve ever seen,” pointed directly at one of the fight’s most talked-about moments. One fan’s remark, “He got balls for a fake martial artist,” hinted at feigned respect for Yoo’s courage to step into the ring with Pacquiao.

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This fan’s humorous query, “Why didn’t he use his 1-inch punch?” brought a lighter tone to the post-fight conversation. It not only poked fun at the martial arts clichés often associated with fighters like Yoo.

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What moment from the match will stick with you the longest, and why? Whether it was Pacquiao’s undeniable skill, Yoo’s daring challenge, or the lighter moments that followed, we invite you to share your thoughts.

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Mrinal Mishra

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Mrinal Mishra is a senior writer for Boxing at EssentiallySports. With over 1300+ articles to his name, Mrinal’s articles often find congratulatory mentions from boxing greats like Mia St. John.

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