Boxing Living Legend Muhammad Ali has denied picking Manny Pacquiao over Floyd Mayweather in their May 2 showdown.
“Muhammad never offered to anyone his prediction and information that was published earlier this week and picked up by other media is either a misquote or someone else’s personal opinion. The stories saying that Muhammad Ali has chosen a favorite in the fight are false,” Ali’s publicist said in a statement as per Yahoo Sports.
“Muhammad has the utmost respect for both fighters who will undoubtedly give boxing fans an incredible match. He believes the significance of this fight will rival other historic matches. Muhammad Ali will join the rest of the world on May 2 to watch this match-up.” Last week, TMZ quoted Ali’s daughter, Rasheda, as saying that the boxing legend is “Team Pacquiao all the way!” “My dad really likes Manny. He’s a huge fan of his,” Rasheda said in the report. “He knows Manny’s a great fighter… but it’s more about what he does outside the ring. He’s such a charitable person.” Instead, Ali posted a tweet wishing both fighters well in the much-awaited showdown that is expected to become the richest in boxing history.
“Muhammad has the utmost respect for both fighters who will undoubtedly give boxing fans an incredible match. He believes the significance of this fight will rival other historic matches. Muhammad Ali will join the rest of the world on May 2 to watch this match-up.” Last week, TMZ quoted Ali’s daughter, Rasheda, as saying that the boxing legend is “Team Pacquiao all the way!” “My dad really likes Manny. He’s a huge fan of his,” Rasheda said in the report. “He knows Manny’s a great fighter… but it’s more about what he does outside the ring. He’s such a charitable person.” Instead, Ali posted a tweet wishing both fighters well in the much-awaited showdown that is expected to become the richest in boxing history.
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