Manny Pacquiao Facing Lawsuit From Fans After Injury Revelation

Manny Pacquaio is facing a $5 million (£3.2m) lawsuit from fans after it appeared he failed to disclose a shoulder injury prior to his ‘fight of the century’ with Floyd Mayweather.

Reports have surfaced that Pacquaio’s team were aware of the injury before the Las Vegas bout but didn’t report it to the Nevada Athletic Commission, as they are required to do so by law.

The lawsuit reads: “Defendants prior to and at the time the plaintiffs and the class decided to purchase tickets; purchase pay per view showings or wagered on the event the defendants knew and had full knowledge and information that defendant Pacquiao had been seriously injured and was suffering from a torn rotator cuff.

“Defendants further know that such injury would severely affect his performance.”

However, Pacquaio’s promoters Top Rank have denied the allegations.

“The allegations in this lawsuit are demonstrably false,” said Top Rank’s attorney Daniel Petrocelli speaking to ABC News.

“There are documents that explicitly show the medications that Manny was using to treat his shoulder and it was fully disclosed with USADA, which we contracted for this fight.”

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