Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao congratulated Joshua Pacio following the Filipino’s massive world title victory at ONE 171.
Practically a yr faraway from an ACL damage that pressured to him endure surgical procedure, Pacio returned to the Circle for a extremely anticipated trilogy struggle 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 can be a lot completely different this time round.
Issues seemed dire for Pacio within the opening spherical as Brooks secured an early takedown and cinched in a decent guillotine choke. However regardless of his finest effort, ‘The Monkey God’ was unable to pressure the faucet out, paving the best way for Pacio to ship the most effective come-from-behind TKOs in latest reminiscence.
Pacio in the end 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
“Congratulations, Joshua Pacio! You have proven that Filipino warriors are built for greatness,” Pacquiao stated in a video. “Your hard work, dedication, and fighting spirit were on full display as you reclaimed the ONE Strawweight MMA World Championship. The entire Philippines is proud of you and I have no doubt that is just the beginning of an even greater legacy. Keep inspiring the next generation of Filipino fighters!”
Pacio’s win moved him to 23-4 in his MMA profession with 14 of his victories coming below the ONE Championship banner.
