Manny Pacquiao admits he was “favored” introduced in cheating scandal
Manny Pacquiao spoke about the recent admission of cheating from a man who refereed one of his first fights.
Carlos from the Philippines Padilla was third in the ring in Pacquiao’s 2000 bout against Nedal Hussein, and admitted to adding extra time when Hussein put ‘Pac-man’ in the frame. in the fourth round. Padilla also confessed to accidentally scoring a headbutt from Pacquaio as a punch.
However, in an interview with Philippine television station TV PatrolPacquiao claimed all responsibility for the events, saying he was simply trying his best during the night.
“We don’t cheat. We are favored just because it is our ‘home ground’. As a boxer, I just do what I have to do.”
“I am just a boxer. I’m just doing my job inside the ring. That’s his problem, not mine.”
Pacquiao has won world titles in eight different weight classes and is considered by many to be one of the greatest boxers of all time.
Hussein continued to box after that night, however his career went downhill and it is clear that he still holds a grudge about what happened.
“I could have bought a house and a much better life. With my career, I missed the big games after that because of it. It sets me back four years. I hated the sport then.”
Pacquiao announced his retirement from professional football in 2021 after his defeat to Yordenis Ugas.
However, fans can catch a glimpse of the icon in the ring again this weekend when he takes on Korean YouTuber DK Yoo in an exhibition match in Goyang, South Korea.