#PacManPaRin: Pacquiao receives avalanche of online support after loss
As the MGM Grand Arena showered unanimoud decision winner Floyd Mayweather with boos after his win, Netizens took to Twitter to congratulate the eight division Filipino champion.
Hollywood's most famous fighter Sylvester Stallone, who portrayed legendary boxer Rocky Balboa on the big screen,only had good words for Pacquiao.
MANNY PACQUIAO Without a Doubt the single Bravest, and most EXCITING fighter to ever lace on gloves... No one comes close . SEEN them ALL!
— Sylvester Stallone (@TheSlyStallone) April 20, 2015
So did British singer Ellie Golding:
No worries Pacquiao you won me ????
— Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) May 3, 2015
Filipino athletes and celebrities also rung in to send their messages of support:
You are still our champion @MannyPacquiao
— Jeric Teng (@jericteng) May 3, 2015
Still proud of Manny! This needs a rematch, not a convincing win ????????
— Jeron Teng (@jeronteng) May 3, 2015
"None before him, none to come" #PacmanPaRin
— Barbie Forteza (@dealwithBARBIE) May 3, 2015
Some of the most heartfelt messages came from Filipino fans:
Mayweather fights for the Money ,Manny Fights for his Nation. Proud of you Pacman ????????#OneForPacman #PacmanParin
— Jovy?? (@Jovyjam_) May 3, 2015
The title is nothing. It fades. But the heart doesn't. We love you Pacman! ???????? #PacManPaRin
— Kyra Teñoso (@jensenkyra) May 3, 2015
Sabi nga ni Krisel: "I am Krisel Mallari, a Filipino citizen who would rather choose to fail with honor than win by cheating." #PacmanPaRin
— Ayka (@erikaaamags) May 3, 2015
He may not win inside the boxing ring but he win our trust and hearts . #PacmanPaRin
— GenerousJennyRose ? (@JhennyRose1815) May 3, 2015
Manny Pacquiao thank-u for your best shot! You're still the winner inside our hearts! @MannyPacquiao #HugsforManny #WeSaluteYou #Pacmanparin
— Cleofas Ninaa (@ninaaxcollins) May 3, 2015
Mayweather won the fight, but Pacquiao has won at life and that's what a true warrior is all about. #TeamPacquiao #PacmanPaRin
— VENICE MAY ?? (@vainestmay) May 3, 2015