| Noy to Pacquiao: Shocking loss positive opportunity to be greater (philstar.com) June 11, 2012 |
MANILA, Philippines - President Benigno Aquino III said Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao should see his loss to American Timothy Bradley as an "opportunity" to even become greater in the field of boxing.
“I believe that Manny Pacquiao has been given an opportunity to reach even greater heights,” Aquino said.
The message was read by Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda to the media. Lacierda said that Aquino sent the message to him via SMS.
Lacierda said that Aquino is confident that Pacquiao's defeat to Bradley would move the Filipino boxer to reach for further greatness in boxing.
After losing to Bradley, the camp of Pacquiao floated the idea of scheduling a rematch on November.
Pacquiao has promised that if ever there would be a rematch between him and Bradley, he would try not to allow the fight to reach the 12th round, hinting a knockout.
Bradley won via a split decision from three judges of his fight against Pacquiao on Sunday in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao lost his WBO welterweight belt to the American slugger.
The controversial decision also ended Pacquiao's 15-win run in seven years.
“I believe that Manny Pacquiao has been given an opportunity to reach even greater heights,” Aquino said.
The message was read by Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda to the media. Lacierda said that Aquino sent the message to him via SMS.
Lacierda said that Aquino is confident that Pacquiao's defeat to Bradley would move the Filipino boxer to reach for further greatness in boxing.
After losing to Bradley, the camp of Pacquiao floated the idea of scheduling a rematch on November.
Pacquiao has promised that if ever there would be a rematch between him and Bradley, he would try not to allow the fight to reach the 12th round, hinting a knockout.
Bradley won via a split decision from three judges of his fight against Pacquiao on Sunday in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao lost his WBO welterweight belt to the American slugger.
The controversial decision also ended Pacquiao's 15-win run in seven years.
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