“Thinking of Eumir,” said Pacquiao, obviously referring to Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial, who also happens to be one of the fighters signed under the Filipino icon’s MP Promotions. It so happened that Pacquiao is regretful for Marcial losing a pivotal fight in the 2020 Olympics, a bout Pacquiao says Marcial could have won. “Yung kalaban niya, walang defense. Walang style (His opponent has no defense and no style),” the fighting senator emphasized. Sousa had been trailing in the fight before he flattened Khyzhniak to rule the competition and take the gold medal.

Source: Philippine Star August 14, 2021 08:03 UTC