Hero's welcome for Manny Pacquiao in Manila

IANS
Manny Pacquiao arrived in Manila to a rousing welcome on Wednesday

Manila, May 14 (IANS)

Filipino boxing icon Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao has returned to a hero's welcome in Manila despite his defeat by American champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the May 2 bout in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao had a motorcade ride after his arrival from the United States on Wednesday, and called on President Benigno S. Aquino III in Malacanang, the presidential palace.

The 36-year-old boxer, who is also a congressman of Sarangani province in southern Philippines, said his immediate plan is to take some rest and let his injured left shoulder, which had undergone a surgery, recuperate.

Pacquiao, wearing a black shoulder brace and arm sling, is facing class suits in the United States for allegedly hiding his shoulder injury prior to his fight.

Quick Links

Edited by Staff Editor
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
More
More
bell-icon Manage notifications