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The reality of the Pacquiao vs. Barrios title fight was rightly downplayed after the exhibition fight

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MANNY Pacquiao faced former K-1 kickboxing champion Rukiya Anpo on Sunday in a three-round exhibition bout, the headline fight of the second main event of Super RIZIN 3 at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

The fight, which was declared a draw because neither fighter was knocked down, proved that the 45-year-old Pacquiao is well past his prime.

While the Filipino legend is undoubtedly one of the greatest fighters in the history of the sport, having won 12 titles in eight weight classes, a potential WBC welterweight challenge against current interim champion Mario Barrios could have a negative impact on Pacquiao’s long-term health and even his legacy.

This wasn’t the same Pacquiao we all know and love. The same Pacquiao who crushed Antonio Margarito with his versatility in the ring and his incredible speed, or even the same Pacquiao who floored Keith Thurman at age 40 to win the WBA super welterweight title just five years ago.

This Pacquiao was older, slower, and showed obvious signs of damage from punches—true indicators of an vintage veteran. No fight fan wants to see Pacquiao get his ass kicked by Barrios, or any other fighter in peak condition.

The thought of such an event brings back painful memories of past champions coming face to face with the physical reality of stepping into the ring years after their glory days. For example, Trevor Berbick’s beatdown of the greatest of all time, Muhammad Ali, or when Danny Williams knocked out a burnt-out Mike Tyson.

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Fans would rather remember Pacquiao as a force that won 62 fights and held nothing back during a 26-year career. The show wasn’t entirely brutal, but it certainly wasn’t enjoyable or anything particularly memorable — at least as a Pacquiao fan.

In the first round, Anpo landed a blistering right jab as the first punch of the fight. He kept using his longer reach to set up his jabs to set up more powerful rights jabs, and even landed a few nasty body blows, including a cracking left hook with 19 seconds left in the fight before the bell sounded.

Pacquiao tried to land a few punches behind schedule in the round that were seemingly blocked, as well as two more punches that grazed both sides of Anpo’s face. That led to Anpo hitting Pacman with a nasty right and left hook, as well as another blistering right jab.

In the second round, Pacquiao tried to assert his dominance but simply couldn’t. Meanwhile, Anpo controlled the tempo and was able to land, once again, various powerful hooks.

Anpo consistently threw upward punches followed by energetic body shots. It was clear that the pressing body shots were affecting Pacquiao, and Anpo noticed.

He was able to land what he thought was a hesitant, slower Pacquiao. In the third round, Anpo continued to connect powerful hooks, and in the opening seconds, a dominant left, right, and left countered Pacquiao’s up-to-date pace and punches.

The older Pacman clearly wanted to take control in the final three minutes, with Anpo eventually pushing Pacquiao to the ropes before landing a left jab to the body and a grueling combination upstairs.

While Pacquiao was not helpless, he managed to land some substantial hooks, and his effectiveness in the third round was certainly more respectable than in the previous two rounds.

But it was clear that it wouldn’t have been enough for the judges to score him 10-9 if the fight had been scored. While it was probably refreshing for Pacquiao to get in the ring and fight, the results were clear. Anything more than a showpiece is simply unnecessary, and a fight with Barrios should no longer be at the forefront of any discussion. Period.

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Chris Billam-Smith: The story so far

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IN many ways, Chris Billam-Smith embodies the relentless work ethic and obsessive attention to detail of a professional athlete.

Reaching an elite level in his chosen sport is most often a thankless and ruthless task, reserved only for those who are willing to make extraordinary sacrifices to realize their burning desires.

And yet, clearly, the arduous process involved in becoming a world champion – fulfilling a childhood dream – is not lost on Billam-Smith, someone who is passionate about maximizing his potential.

While other fighters resent the process – the long sets, the strength and conditioning, the making of weight – the WBO cruiserweight champion from Bournemouth is the opposite.

In fact, he not only embraces the labor-intensive side of his training, but also takes pride in knowing that when all is said and done, there will be no stone left unturned, and no sleepless nights spent thinking about what could have been done differently.

And this is what primarily focuses the professional athlete’s attention; focusing on the fact that reacting to failures and therefore always finding room for improvement is often the key to success.


Chris Billam-Smith – local hero and powerful world champion

Before his professional debut, Billam-Smith was, by his own admission, a solid if unremarkable amateur.

However, despite the lack of pedigree attached to his name, the south coast technician was able to attract the attention of esteemed trainer Shane McGuigan, who, along with his father, Irish boxing legend Barry McGuigan, decided to take a chance on the unproven youngster.

But really, from the McGuigans’ point of view, there was no risk at all. In any case, they had seen enough of Billam-Smith’s sparring sessions with former super middleweight king George Groves to know that, in time, their investment would be rewarded for his persistence.

And so, with an experienced team at his side, the Briton took nine victories on the compact indoor track before rising to the next level to face domestic rival Richard Riakporhe.

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 20: Richard Riakporhe punches Chris Billam-Smith during the WBA Intercontinental Cruiserweight title fight between Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe at the O2 Arena on July 20, 2019 in London, England (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

His lack of experience in the heat of battle had no bearing on his performance, however, as Billam-Smith, who ultimately lost by a hard-fought split decision, gave an account of himself in which he demonstrated his incredible stamina and unwavering determination.

And that’s what eventually made him famed: a fighter who, although not the most talented, will always put on an awe-inspiring spectacle.

Indeed, this reputation was only strengthened when Billam-Smith won his first belt, stopping the brave but circumscribed Craig Glover with a brutal fifth-round finish for the Commonwealth title.

Dominant wins over Nathan Thorley and Vasil Ducar then preceded his clash with Tommy McCarthy, the European champion and close friend of former two-division king Carl Frampton.

However, with the deep-seated feud between Frampton and the McGuigans taking center stage in the build-up, Billam-Smith was forced to deal with more pressure than he perhaps expected.

Nevertheless, the fan-friendly operator handled the situation with a high degree of professionalism, resulting in a widely controversial split decision, and less than a year later, he put on a much more decisive showing in the second meeting.

By this point Billam-Smith had quickly developed a devoted fan base and on his next appearance he was given the opportunity to stage his eagerly anticipated homecoming to Bournemouth.

Not only did the rising contender put on the first-ever televised boxing show in a seaside town, but the main event – a compelling 12-round fight against Isaac Chamberlain – left fans yearning for even more action in the evening.

Needless to say, Billam-Smith did not disappoint. After extending his undefeated record with a knockout over Armend Xhoxhaj, the local hero scored his first shot at the bull’s-eye in a world title fight against his former stablemate Lawrence Okolie.


Lawrence Okolie and Chris Billam-Smith argue in Bournemouth (Luke Walker/Getty Images)

And while he was undoubtedly preparing for the toughest test of his career, the end goal – a clash at the Vitality Stadium, home of his boyhood football club – provided, to put it mildly, enough motivation.

Meeting Okolie, a prolific knockout artist, obviously came with a lot of pressure. But pressure, as The Gentleman often points out, can be a privilege.

And so, after knocking down his opponent three times, the significant underdog secured a monumental majority victory – albeit in a somewhat gritty affair – and snatched the coveted WBO belt from his former sparring partner, becoming Bournemouth’s first world champion since Freddie Mills.

It is also possible that this night will never be equaled. Still, not willing to sail off into the sunset, Billam-Smith later defended his brilliance against seasoned veteran Mateusz Masternak before rematching Riakporhe at Selhurst Park, where in his second fight at a Premier League stadium he put in a much more convincing performance show. revenge on the Londoner.

Now the 34-year-old is preparing to fight WBA cruiserweight world champion Gilberto Ramirez in a mouth-watering unification fight. But regardless of the result in Saudi Arabia this Saturday, Billam-Smith’s story will always be defined by his mental determination, perseverance and, no doubt, unwavering passion to eliminate the competition through tough work.

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Jaron “Boots” Ennis is not expected to move up to 154 pounds just yet

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JARON “Boots” Ennis’ performance last Saturday night was met with criticism from all quarters because we all know that the IBF welterweight champion is capable of winning in a much more attractive and convincing manner.

Firstly, Boots’ defense was completely inadequate and mentally he just seemed out – probably frustration caused by the expectation of a quick KO and the lack of guidance from his father/corner, Derek “Boza” Ennis.

It is worth noting that Boots did not score a knockout in his first fight with Karen Chukhajian or, why insist on one now?

Bozy’s advice to “get him out of there” always seemed confusing. Chukhadzhian lost decisively, but Boots’ performance wasn’t entirely dominant. Chukhadzhian won several rounds and responded with significant punches.

Fighting at an angle, Chukhajian time and time again he clipped Boots with pointed shots and consistently turned around to start casting from a novel angle, with great volume.

Boots is a capable defensive player, although there were clearly holes and Chukhajian showed the world where Boots is ultimately vulnerable.

And while the Philadelphia hometown hero retained his belt, and the victory is undoubtedly a victory, it is critical for the 27-year-old world champion to fix how he handles the pressure from busy high-level fighters, which is an achievement of the highest order. regarding cornering directions before moving up to 154 pounds.

An alternative game plan that would befit Boots when facing sluggers who prefer boxing in the pocket is literally energetic footwork: compact steps after holding to get out of reach while taking advantage of his long reach. With a reach of 74 inches, consistent toe-to-toe combat seems completely unnecessary.

Ideally, you’ll achieve one last decisive victory, presenting much-needed improvements to both the media and fans. It’s not realistic to shoot for a knockout against any opponent – just fight astute, make every quick decision with intention and strive for victory.

For Boots, as for any fighter, moral failure is mentally similar to justifiable failure, and it’s certainly not the right place to start when heading into a division full of agile, heavyweights.

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Caleb Plant focused on modern life development and boxing

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WHEN Caleb Plant returns to the ring on Saturday night for his first fight in 18 months, he will do so under pressure unlike anything he has ever felt in his decade-long professional boxing career.

The 32-year-old has not boxed since the fight of the year with David Benavidez in March 2023, which he lost by unanimous decision, and one of the reasons for his absence was the change of the PBC network.

But in his absence from the ring, his daughter Charly has grown from a baby into a toddler who spends time in the gym, Plant says, during every sparring session. And on Saturday he will take part in a real fight for the first time.

“She’s in the gym with me almost every day and every time I spar, so there’s not a lot of extra pressure, but I have to put on a show for her,” Plant says with a smile.

“This will be her first fight in the building. We have compact headphones for her if it gets deafening, but this will be her first fight.

The moment will be especially meaningful for the Tennessee native, who has spoken openly about the tragic loss of his first daughter, Alia, who suffered from an unknown disease that Plant said caused 150 seizures a day. On January 29, 2015, at the age of just 19 months, Alia died in her mother’s arms.

Plant was then 5-0, 3 KOs, and in the nine years that followed the tragedy, he won world titles and emerged as one of the leading figures in American boxing. Plant says two-year-old Charly doesn’t leave home for training camp and is always present at his sessions.

“He runs around the gym and when I’m sparring he shouts, ‘Go, daddy!’ Good job, daddy! or he walks around and says, ‘Revenge trip,'” adds Plant. “It’s great fun, I love it. There’s nothing better than being a dad.

“I’m not a fighter who would have a problem putting my hand in the cookie jar or anything like that. I like being around my family, my wife doesn’t disturb me and I don’t have any distractions at home. Whether I’m at camp or not, I’m home and able to spend time with my daughter.

“I don’t do all the chores with her that I do outside the camp; [wife] Jordan is really progressing and managing most, if not all, while I’m training, but I still get to spend time with her throughout the day. I love being a dad, it’s great fun. I have a wonderful child who rarely whines or cries. He’s a really cold kid who’s always in a good mood, which makes life easier.

“Every morning he tells me and my wife, ‘I want to go to the gym, I want to go to the gym.’ I will leave and go to the gym and soon they will be behind me. He comes to all my sparring sessions. He says, “I want to go to the gym, spar with daddy, box with daddy, usk usk!”

Sometimes when I’m sparring she’ll say, “Daddy punches, Daddy punches,” so she knows what’s going on. She knows what’s going on.

Now she will have the opportunity to see her father in his real workplace for the first time, but the undefeated Trevor McCumby desperately hopes that this moment will be an unhappy one for the Plant family. The 31-year-old Glendale, Arizona native is 28-0, 21 KOs, but has never boxed longer than 12 rounds or fought anyone of Plant’s caliber. Therefore, its width is as much as 9/1 in the case of some bookmakers.

However, Plant’s favorite not only didn’t disrespect McCumby, he felt “personally offended” by his opponent’s decision to accept the fight at all.

“My coach was right,” Plant begins. “If he was that confident in his abilities, he wouldn’t have waited until he was 28-0 to escalate his effectiveness. Most players do this beforehand. I advanced with only 17 fights to fight for the world title as an underdog. Not many people do this, but most people raise the bar before 28-0. If he was confident, why would he wait until now?

“So in terms of me always taking it personally, I always have to compete eventually. Do you think I’m up to the task? Do you think you’ll go against me and take care of things? This won’t happen. I take it personally. I take it personally that he called me a quitter too.

“He said, ‘Caleb is giving up, we’ve seen this before,’ and that when our fight gets hard, I will find a way to give up. I felt offended because you could ask any boxing fan in the world and the last thing they would tell you is “Caleb is giving up.” I don’t know where the fuck he got that from, but we’ll find out on the 14th. We’ll see who leaves then.”

Despite this insinuation from McCumby, the truth is that any questions about Plant’s heart were emphatically answered in his last appearance, when he persevered until the final bell despite receiving shellac blows at times against Benavidez at T-Mobile Arena in Vegas. It was the type of fight that can change a fighter forever and was the epitome of courage that boxing fans will never forget. But, unsurprisingly, 22-2 Plant doesn’t look back positively on that night.

“Even as an amateur,” he says. “One thing my dad always told me was that he never cared if I won male athlete of the night, and he never wanted me to win fight of the night. Me and David won Fight of the Year, but obviously you don’t want to be in too many of them because that means there was a lot of action and it was a close fight. If necessary, I’m ready to go out there, I’ve proven that, but the goal is to go in there and win easily.

“The only fight I focus on or care about is the one in front of me. It’s one fight at a time, September 14th, get to work. I know I have some gigantic fights ahead of me and I’m ready to take them.”

David Benavidez and Caleb Plant

But first, he has to draw the line between having the longest break from the ring in his career. However, he assures that he has not grown vintage on the shelf and Saturday evening will be the culmination of the most successful training period of his life.

“There were times when the break seemed to go by slowly, but now that I look back, like most things, it actually went by quickly,” he adds. “Time flies when you’re having fun.

“I have been very busy and after today’s sparring I have done 359 rounds since my last fight. Of course, I’m very busy, even if you haven’t seen me. I’m crazy acute right now, I’m in crazy good shape and this is the best I’ve ever done in camp, the sharpest I’ve ever looked, and the most complete player I’ve ever been. He comes from sparring, just like me. But I’m almost to the point where I haven’t left everything in the gym, so I feel really good for this fight, I’m extremely confident and I’m excited.

“Of course I like training, but I do it for the glory. A warrior lives for one reason only: to fight, and he fights only to win. Training was fun, but I want to get out there, under those lights, and do what I love most.

And for the first time he will do it under the supervision of his youngest fan.

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