Ryan Garcia’s eight-round exhibition match in opposition to the Japanese kickboxer Rukiya Anpo is again on on this RIZIN and FANMIO-promoted occasion on December thirtieth in Tokyo, Japan. There’s an actual potential for an upset on this match, with Anpo defeating the extremely rated Garcia.
Garcia vs. Anpo occasion can be proven on December thirtieth at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.
On the undercard, Curmel Moton (6-0, 5 KOs) battles Albert Pagara (35-1, 24 KOs) in eight rounds at mild welterweight. Moton is seen as a future star within the sport.
Anpo’s Risk
Garcia’s marketability might take a significant hit on this combat if he appears dangerous or loses to Anpo. Whereas it’s an exhibition, Ryan’s worth might be misplaced if he will get knocked out or struggles in opposition to this novice fighter.
Ryan-Anpo is a traditional boxer vs. kickboxer match that makes it fascinating and onerous to foretell an final result.
Anpo has velocity, dimension, and energy that Garcia hasn’t seen since his loss to Gervonta Davis in 2023, and he could not be capable to deal with the sort of fighter after his two matches in opposition to Devin Haney and Oscar Duarte. The 29-year-old Anpo has extra pop in his punches than Haney, and he might shock Ryan if he’s not 100% prepared for this type of fighter.
Anpo utterly dominated 45-year-old Manny Pacquiao earlier this yr of their three-round exhibition match on July twenty eighth in Tokyo. It was a foul search for the previous eight-division world champion Pacquiao to get hammered by Anpo as a result of he checked out one level like he was in a position to get knocked out of the ring.
Ring Rust Issue
Ryan can have some ring rust. He has been on an eight-month layoff since his combat in opposition to Devin Haney on April 20. Kingry might even see this exhibition match as simply a straightforward payday, however Anpo is taking this match significantly and desires to impress his followers in Japan. He’s going to have the home-country benefit over Ryan.
B-side? Or Entice?
“It sucks that he’s B-side and never the #1 man. I really feel for him. He’s preventing one of many high superstars on this planet. I do what I need. He’s acquired to sit down again and chill out and benefit from the experience,” mentioned Ryan Garcia throughout the Tokyo press convention this week, letting Anpo know that he’s ‘The opponent’ and NOT the star on this combat.
“It again and benefit from the experience. Shut up. You bought to remain in your home, shut up and do what you’re informed. That’s it,” mentioned Ryan, slicing in when Anpo was making an attempt to speak.
