Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao congratulated Joshua Pacio following the Filipino’s large world title victory at ONE 171.
Almost a 12 months faraway from an ACL harm that pressured to him endure surgical procedure, Pacio returned to the Circle for a extremely anticipated trilogy battle with Jarred ‘The Monkey God’ Brooks in Qatar. Pacio walked into the bout because the ONE strawweight MMA world champion however was seen as an underdog within the eyes of many after Brooks handed him a decisive determination loss of their inaugural assembly at ONE 164.
Nonetheless, issues could be a lot totally different this time round.
Issues seemed dire for Pacio within the opening spherical as Brooks secured an early takedown and cinched in a good guillotine choke. However regardless of his finest effort, ‘The Monkey God’ was unable to drive the faucet out, paving the best way for Pacio to ship the most effective come-from-behind TKOs in current reminiscence.
Pacio finally walked away the victor, solidifying his standing as the most effective strawweight blended martial artists on the planet.
Manny Pacquiao commends Joshua pacio for his efficiency at oNE 171
Following the win, Pacio obtained a message from Pacquiao who recommended ‘The Ardour’ for making his residence nation proud and displaying the world that Filipino fighters are true warriors.
“Congratulations, Joshua Pacio! You have got confirmed that Filipino warriors are constructed for greatness,” Pacquiao stated in a video. “Your onerous work, dedication, and preventing spirit had been on full show as you reclaimed the ONE Strawweight MMA World Championship. The complete Philippines is pleased with you and I’ve little question that’s only the start of an excellent higher legacy. Hold inspiring the following technology of Filipino fighters!”
Pacio’s win moved him to 23-4 in his MMA profession with 14 of his victories coming beneath the ONE Championship banner.