(CNN Philippines) — Despite winning the “Fight of the Century” and subsequently keeping his fight record spotless, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. didn’t seem to win the hearts of boxing fans at the MGM Grand Arena and those watching around the world.
Mayweather’s post-fight preening drew jeers from the MGM crowd as he lifted himself up the edge of ring moments before the unanimous decision was announced. The undefeated American was also seen shouting or mouthing out some words at that time but the deafening boos drowned his voice out.
Neither were some netizens impressed by Mayweather’s performance in the ring, especially with what they believed to be his excessive running and hugging.
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And THAT is how #Mayweather fights. Still wondering why he is now 48-0? #MayPac
— Raquel Fortun (@Doc4Dead) May 3, 2015
‘
Mayweather
has hugged Manny more times than my dad has hugged me my whole life
—
childish gambino (@DonaldGloverrr) May
3, 2015
Marry
someone who hugs u the way #Mayweather
does to #Pacquiao
even during a fight.
— Armand S. (@Armand_Santa) May
3, 2015
But there were also those who defended Mayweather’s more “technical” style.
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A chess match rather than a boxing match. Floyd was defensively sound, Manny had to bring it, and he didn't. https://t.co/wx6e63dgMH
— Don Riddell (@donriddellCNN) May 3, 2015
Yall
think it's rockem sock em robots,They supposed to stand in front of each
other wit no foot movement and throw punches at eachother? Nah
—
Brandon Marshall (@BMarshh54) May
3, 2015
And of course, the numbers don’t lie, according to CompuBox:
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Official @CompuBox stats for @FloydMayweather UD 12 win over @MannyPacquiao #MayPac pic.twitter.com/gVhJqOiBVU
— CompuBox (@CompuBox) May 3, 2015
Others believed that the “Fight of the Century” fell below expectations.
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Im just not into the boxing, running style. I like jumping out of my seat because a fight was existing and the fans got their money's worth.
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) May 3, 2015
Big
let down in vegas. Was that a boxing match or Dancing With The Stars? ;^\
—
Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) May
3, 2015
We
waited 5 years for that… #underwhelmed
#MayPac
—
Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) May
3, 2015
Despite his loss, Pacquiao continues to receive strong support from the Philippines.
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Pacquiao is truly the Peoples Champ. He fought for respect, not points. He won the hearts of the world.
— Edwin Lacierda (@dawende) May 3, 2015
Manny
Pacquiao has always been at his best at the moment of victory or defeat, proving
it's how you play the game that counts.
— Manuel L. Quezon III
(@mlq3) May 3,
2015
There's
a reason why you're called People's Champ, Pacman. You are our winner.
—
Abi Valte (@Abi_Valte) May
3, 2015
[TeamBam]
You're still our champion, @mannypacquiao.
We will always be proud of you! 🙂 #PinoyPride
#GoManny #PacMay
pic.twitter.com/PTMFcoPI8C
—
Bam Aquino (@bamaquino) May
3, 2015
Win
or lose, every time Manny Pacquiao steps into the ring, he is the Filipino
champion who inspires and unites our people.
— pia cayetano (@piacayetano)
May 3,
2015
In a statement, the Office of the President said in Filipino that Congressman Pacquiao serves as an example of someone who struggles against life’s challenges to achieve a brighter future.
