The Filipino fighter Manny Pacquiao has responded to the statement of Floyd Mayweather calling him as "sore loser."

Pacquiao has lost a fight against Mayweather on May 2 and he wants his fans and other people to know what really happened, according to Bloody Elbow. Initially, the undefeated American fighter has offered Pacquiao a rematch, however, he rescinded it and said that Pacman is "sore loser" and a "coward."

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Pacquiao, on the other hand, replied to the statement of Mayweather saying that he is not a sore loser and he just wants to tell the people the truth. He added that Mayweather is an "astute fighter" that does not have a sense of fair play. He also revealed that the "Fight of the Century" is an "uneven playing field," where he is not in control as his opponent is in control of everything, outside and inside of the boxing ring.

Pacquiao also disclosed that he is not thinking for a rematch against Mayweather right now as he still recovering from the injury in his shoulder. Moreover, the promoter of Pacquiao revealed that Pacman has suffered from a torn rotator cuff since his fight with Oscar De La Hoya in 2008, cited USA Today

According ccording to Arum, Pacquiao knew about his injury for seven years but only brought it up after losing the fight against Mayweather on May 2 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Arum added that orthopaedic doctors treated Pacman with an approved drugs that are approved by USADA and two weeks prior to the fight, Pacquiao is in good condition and can use his right hand.

He further stated that Manny Pacquiao has "reinjured the shoulder" at the end of round four and "wasn't as effective with his right hand after that point as he had been before."

Meanwhile, the Filipino fighter is expected to be out for about nine months for his injury. As of the writing, it is not clear yet if he will continue his career or will retire. Mayweather, on the other hand, will have a fight in September, yet his opponent has not been revealed and decided.

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