During a boxing event prior to Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou’s fight, Cristiano Ronaldo showed his weaknesses, which were apparent even to the former boxing champion. The Portuguese football star’s vulnerabilities were on full display and couldn’t be hidden.

The Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia was the talk of the town among boxing enthusiasts. It marked Ngannou’s debut in professional boxing, having already made a name for himself with 17 wins and 3 losses in the heavyweight mixed martial arts arena. On the other hand, Fury is the reigning WBC heavyweight champion. The event attracted top boxing personalities and sports icons, such as Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo recently shared a photo on his social media account, featuring him standing amidst a group of boxing legends, including Mike Tyson, Lenox Lewis, Manny Pacquiao, Tyson Fury, Bob Arum, and Oscar de la Hoya. In the picture, Ronaldo can be seen unable to resist his admiration for former boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, as he excitedly asks for a photo with him. It’s fascinating to see Ronaldo in the company of such greats from the world of boxing.

Throughout his 26-year professional career, Manny Pacquiao engaged in 72 boxing matches, winning 62 with an impressive 39 knockouts. He tied in two matches and suffered defeat in eight. The Filipino boxer has earned world championship titles a remarkable 12 times. Beyond the ring, Pacquiao engages in various social activities and has a large following. He also successfully juggles both his political and boxing careers in the Philippines, where he holds the esteemed title of senator.

This is the reason why even famous athletes hold him in high regard. In fact, Cristiano Ronaldo requested to have a picture taken with Pacquiao prior to the recent match between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou.