With a surprise to everyone, Manny Pacquiao, or everyone’s favorite ‘Pacman’ has announced a very special message to his fans ahead of 2023. Pacquiao has announced his MMA debut and said that he is going to join Rizin in 2023. Today, the official social media handle of Rizin made the news public by posting a video of the boxing legend entering the ring. If everything goes alright, then it can be the biggest gift to his fans. Rizin is a Japanese MMA organization that holds regular fights since 2015. After conquering multiple crowns in boxing, Pacman is now looking to excel at MMA. Fans are awestruck after the news and they are too excited to see the champ in the RIZIN ring. But what fans have to say?

Manny Pacquiao to fight a Japanese fighter next

Rizin Fighting Federation, or Shortly Rizin FF is the same as UFC, and Pacquiao’s joining has been spreading like fire on the internet after the fighting house’s announcement. On their official Twitter handle, Rizin FF, said, “The Pacman, @MannyPacquiao himself will fight in the RIZIN ring in 2023 against a Japanese fighter” with a video. Rizin surely knows how to make new year’s eve special to all.

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In that video, after having a royal entry into the ring, Pacquiao said, “Komwawa Japan, I’m so happy to feel this great energy of fight, in this Rizin’s New years event. Thank you to Sakakibara, A few months ago I was here and as I guessed and today, I am somewhere exciting announcement tonight.” He continued, “I’ve agreed to fight Rizins next year, The date will soon be announced, and also my opponent that Rizin will choose, and I’m open and excited to fight a Japanese fighter, thank you”. The last word got all the attention of Rizin’s president, Nobuyuki Sakakibara. He asked, “Could you fight any Japanese opponents?” and Pacman confidentially replied, “Any Japanese opponent”

Fans are very much happy and excited about Pacquiao on his comeback to combat sports. They have conveyed their messages and well wishes. Let’s look at some of them.

Fans react to Pacquiao’s entry to Rizin

Fans praised Manny Pacquiao’s effort and said,

One fan hillariously said,

If everything goes according to the plan, then Rizin FF would be Pacquiao’s MMA debut and will be the start of a new chapter. He has shown his dominance in boxing and now it is time for Asian MMA. Although it was rumored for a very long time that Pacquiao will join Rizin, it was confirmed today.

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Although it’s more unusual than boxing, fans expect Pacquiao will do it with ease. The date is not finalized yet, but it seems that they will soon announce the date of the most anticipated match of 2023.

What do you think? Can Pacquiao show some magic in Rizin FF? Tell us in the comments.