Manny Pacquiao showed that at 43 he has still got it by dominating DK Yoo in six rounds of boxing on Saturday night. Yoo, who rose to prominence on YouTube via his DK WCS (Warfare Combat System) videos, faced off against Pacquiao at the Korea International Exhibition Center in Goyang.
During the fight, the taller Yoo was seen trying to implement his footwork and movement as stated before the fight but a much more experienced Pacquiao was there to meet him from all angles. While Yoo did show heart in staying through the course of six rounds, despite being knocked down multiple times, many fans expressed that it should have been stopped much earlier. At no point was Pacquiao in danger and it was obvious in the first round that he was dictating the pace and holding back.
While many boxing purists were upset to see one of the greats resort to such an exhibition match, Pacquiao fans were just happy to see him partake in the sweet science once more. Pacquiao commented post fight with, “It was nice to be back in the ring for this charity exhibition match. I’m going to continue my training to get back in shape.” He even took a small dig at Floyd Mayweather.
The Manny Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo ring announcer might be drunker than me right now pic.twitter.com/bAsuiuoF8w
— ? The Boxing Historian in the Hotdog Suit ? (@BoxrecGrey) December 11, 2022
Sheeesh‼️
Manny Pacquiao is look sharp for his upcoming match up this Saturday, December 10th vs DK Yoo..?
Can this version on Manny beat the Mayweather that recently got rocked by Asakura❓?#Boxing pic.twitter.com/gj3h5jPW6V
— AccordingToBoxing (@AccordingBoxing) December 9, 2022
?? @MannyPacquiao defeats @dkyoowcs by unanimous decision in South Korea ?? #PacquiaoYoo pic.twitter.com/Jqp7yJwnfr
— Triller Fight Club (@trillerfight) December 11, 2022
Pacquiao did just enough to show the neophyte that boxing isn’t a game, without seriously hurting a guy who couldn’t win the championship of a CKO class https://t.co/r2xLOeq5EO
— Ryan Songalia (@ryansongalia) December 11, 2022
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