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Filipino boxing icon Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao before his megabout with American undefeated boxer Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 2. (Photo by Steve Marcus)

Filipino boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao before his megabout with American undefeated boxer Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 2. (Photo by Steve Marcus)

MANILA — Following his recent lost to Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao is still insisting  that he should have won the fight.

Pacquiao, who arrived in  the country today said that after reviewing the tape of the fight, he still is not convinced that Mayweather defeated him.

He made the statement in a press conference during his arrival at the Ninoy Aquino Terminal 2 in Pasay City.

It could be noted that Pacquiao lost to Mayweather with scores  of 118-110 and 116-112 (twice) to become the unified WBC, WBA and WBO welterweight champion.

Pacquiao insisted that he won seven of five rounds in the bout.

He however said that he respect the judges’ decision.

Gayunpaman, tapos na ‘yung decision, tapos na ‘yung resulta, kailangan tanggapin na lang natin (The decision was final and we have to respect it),” said Pacquiao.

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