Pacquiao Post-Fight Interview (transcript)

I'm still honoring my 2 month ban.
To be banned for 2 months for having experienced that testosterone pumped fight, only to be concluded by that beautiful beautiful counter of JMM is worth it.
Props to JMM for FINALLY getting the nod he deserved all those years. :good
But I'd like to leave a tiny bit of contribution for all of you who are wondering where MP is right now before I leave for good.
Here he talks of first impressions after the KO, future plans (possible retirement) and general condition.

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Here are the transcript of some of the talk's highlights:

Host: How are you? How are you feeling?
MP: I'm OK (perfect). *does a little dance with his shoulders and chuckles* No pain whatsoever.

Host: I was informed by Buboy (fatty trainer) that he was the first to rush onstage and the moment you opened your eyes, your first words were "Where am I?". I this correct?
MP: My first words were "Is the fight over?" *chuckles*


Host: So what happened in the fight? Why did you get KO'd?
MP: I faked (a jab) twice and then wasn't able to finish (with a left?). I was out of balanced when I threw my second punch and I dove into his (JMM) punch straight on. I really didn't see it coming.

Host: I heard you reviewed your fight over and over again yesterday (Manny nods). Do you think there was anything that you could've done differently?
MP: No, not really. Our conditioning was good, our movements (in the ring) was good. People have been asking me for ages about where my aggressiveness has gone. And that's what I gave them last night. I showed it to them. That's what the fans love to see so I showed it.


Host: (turning to Jinkee) How did you feel when Manny was knocked out cold?
Jinkee: Terrified. It was the first time I saw Manny like that. And I know boxers die in the ring too (cites examples of local boxers who died).
MP: *suddenly butts in chuckling* Be thankful I didn't die. If I did, there will be no more Manny Pacquiao segments on these shows *chuckles some more*

Host: People from your camp tells me that you thought if the fight continues for 1 or 2 more rounds, that you would've been able to stop JMM.
MP: Yes. JMM was breathing hard with his mouth because blood was pouring from his nose and I saw that. I was specifically targeting his nose the moment I was able to break it. I thought to myself "This guy is gonna give up in the next round if I'm able to completely close his nose (from breathing)".


Host: Are you asking or blaming yourself or anyone about the events that happened?
MP: That's sports. That's boxing. You lose some, you win some. What is important is you accept your defeat wholeheartedly in the same way that you bask in your victories. I am at peace with my loss.


Host: So what is next for Manny Pacquiao in the field of boxing?
MP: *answers quickly* Fight again! *chuckles*
(host asks if there is anyone in particular he wants to fight, MP responds by saying he has nobody yet in mind)

Jinkee: I pray to God that He will speak to Manny clearly about his career direction. At the end of the day that's what counts: that he is obeying what God is telling him.
Host: But what is your personal preference Jinkee?
Jinkee: *hugs MP and then cries* No more fighting.

Host: What is your message to your fans right now who are saddened by your loss? Who are crying in your defeat?
MP: It's ok to cry for as long as they are happy tears *smiles*. There's no problem with me because I believe my fate is in the hands of God. All these: fame, fortune, championships, are just material things. In heaven there's no boxing champion or fame, we are all equals there. It's your faith and relationship with God that is important. It should be strengthened in the good times and in the bad. My faith didn't dwindle one tiny bit. As a matter of fact, it strengthened because of my defeat.
Jinkee: Our victory is in our relationship with God. Fame and fortune come and go, it's important that we accept it as it is.

* Then MP was asked if stopping his Catholic traditions like going to mass, wearing a rosary and signing the cross, played any role as what his mom was implying, he simply said they'll talk once he gets home *

Mad props to JMM and all JMM fans!
You deserve this win. JMM truly a G.:bbb

If any of you have seen the anime "KO" or "Hajime no Ippo", JMM's killer counter was was the "jolt punch" that was spoken of in the series.
It explains pretty well why, even for boxers with average punching power can KO granite chinned boxers.
Here's a little treat from that anime:

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