The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) congratulated Senator Manny Pacquiao after he defeated American boxer Keith Thurman via split decision in their World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Welterweight Championship match held in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday (Manila time).
“The Armed Forces of the Philippines congratulates Senator Manny Pacquiao in his victory against Keith Thurman. This latest win truly manifests his legacy and shows us Filipinos the value of enduring excellence,” said Colonel Noel Detoyato, AFP public affairs office chief.
“His strength that comes from his humility and compassion have always won our hearts and minds in his decades of fighting in the boxing arena. We join the whole Filipino nation in the outpour of support to our world champion and brother in the reserve force,” Detoyato stressed.
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