Social media is a powerful tool now. So whatever the judges will pull out here, all eyes are on them. So hopefully they will be fair and square with the judging. Also, the recording of the fight will not lie about what really transpired. This fight will not be interesting as Pacquiao vs Spence Jr, but I guess boxing fans will still watch it because of the possibility that this really will be Pacquiao's last fight inside the ring.
Well, you said it right, with the upcoming election, he might get attached with organizing all his political agendas. Fans, especially around the Philippines, are all in with him,
Though not as interesting as if it's the fight against Spence, but the fact that your legend/hero might take his last stand inside the ring
would be encourage you to watch and hope for the best outcome.
Age is no longer that big gap, so the other fighter gets the fight of his dream while the other one is trying to farewell with the big joy inside.