Sometimes an old athlete may want to come back for some special match. Some bettors might still bet on him despite of old age and lack of recent experiences in the sport. That is because of what we call nostalgia. They might recall the past memories or past performances of the athlete that may not necessarily reflect the recent performance of the athlete. So be careful when betting because you might just be nostalgic.
Is this about the recent fight of Manny and Barios? As Pacman there is the old athelete?
Some old athletes attempt comebacks for special matches like a championship matchup or title weight and bettors may still wager on them, not because of recent performance, but as a supporter. They remember the athlete's past glory, which can cloud judgment. But a Philippine boxing fan is a true fan, regardless of the reason they will still support and even bet on him even the outcome might not be favourable.