MANNY PACQUIAO issued an emotional statement to his fans after his loss to YordenisUgas.
In his long-awaited return in the ring, the Filipino pride lost unanimously to WBA welterweight champion Las Vegas.
The Filipino hinted that the fight might be his last.
The 42-year old father time seemed to finally catch up to him as he was outclassed immediately after the second round.
On Instagram, a crestfallen Pacman wrote: "I want God to give me the strength to win."
"I want to thank my family for being there beside me. Ugas and his entire team deserve my congratulations.
"I hoped for a better outcome but I am happy for him.
"Thank you to all the people who watched the show around the globe.
"Thank you to all Filipinos who have supported me. It's a great honor to represent my country.
"I am sorry that I couldn't give you a win but I tried my best.
"From the bottom my heart, thank you! God bless you all! Mabuhay."
The eight-weight world champion Pacquiao refuses to make hasty decisions about his future, but admits that his loss to Ugas may be his last foray into the ring.
He said in the press conference after the fight that Manny Pacquiao may not be fighting again in the ring.
"I don't know. However, for how many decades, I have been so satisfied with my boxing achievements.
"I also contribute a record to boxing and make boxing the best."
"And bring honor to my country and the Filipino people.
"I am proud to be Filipino and grateful to all my fans around the globe."
Pacquiao blamed his eighth professional loss on his legs cramping, but was quick to praise Olympic silver medallist Ugas.
The Filipino stated that she did her best, but it wasn't enough.
"No excuses. "I wanted to fight in the ring tonight for the title.
"And tonight, Ugas is the champion."
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