We don't know what the numbers are for this fight, but being Manny Pacquiao, he could have made millions for this fight and the Japanese demands for this kind of exhibition fights are huge. But as far as betting goes, I don't know, but I will probably skip this fight. And just like the rest of you, might be better to just enjoy and watch Manny and who knows, maybe him and Floyd next or Barrios for the belt.
If the penalty is there to protect Manny, then what referee is for there? I dont think Anpo is so stupid to throw leg strikes in a boxing fight, I dont he is a total low IQ to throw several of them, and referee is just a decoration and wont pause a fight after first leg strike or even an attempt. Imho they did it to attract attention. For audience to be super emotional with "Ooooohhhhhh..." if or when this will be announced before start fight.
To protect Manny from un intentional used of kicks and elbows in which Anpo is used to. The referee can't just simply in their face or even if he did then Anpo being a MMA fighter can kick Manny so fast that he can't stop it from happening.
We will never know, against it's the instinct but with the huge fined, he will probably think twice. Sometimes fighters can't control themselves in the ring, we have seen them even attacking the referee.
Yeah, probably they did it for the hype, but I don't think it is needed because Manny is already an attraction where ever he go.