Netizens blame Pacquiao’s faith in shocking loss

MANILA, Philippines – People in cyberspace reacted wildly when Manny Pacquiao lost his World Welterweight title in his much-awaited boxing match Sunday, June 10, against Timothy Bradley. Most of them instantly pointed to his new-found religion as a reason for losing his latest match.

The boxing champ Pacquiao, who was earlier associated with issues of womanizing and gambling, has embraced a bolder Christian faith and has begun preaching the Bible. He has even publicly quoted Biblical lines on several occasions, some of which sparked controversies. 

Heinsists his faith has not affected his fighting skills. But after today’s match, some seem to think otherwise.

Click on the links below for more.

• Pacquiao’s loss is God’s will, says wife
• The gospel of Manny Pacquiao
• Rick Warren: Pacquiao is a ‘Bible-quoting maniac’
• Celebrities contest Pacquiao loss on social media
• Analysis: Fight far too close for comfort
• [VIRAL] Split decision memes spread online