MANILA, Philippines - HBO announcer Max Kellerman received criticisms online shortly after his post-fight interview with Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao following the unanimous decision defeat against Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, May 2 (May 3 Manila time).
In the short video via Vine, Pacquiao told him that he thought he won the fight, and Kellerman asked a follow-up question with a tone of disbelief: "You thought you won the fight? Why?"
RELATED: Pacquiao vs Mayweather full fight video replay now available
Pacquiao answered that Floyd "didn't do anything."
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| Manny Pacquiao tells Max Kellerman he thought he won the fight | Credit: Bleacher Report |
In the short video via Vine, Pacquiao told him that he thought he won the fight, and Kellerman asked a follow-up question with a tone of disbelief: "You thought you won the fight? Why?"
RELATED: Pacquiao vs Mayweather full fight video replay now available
Pacquiao answered that Floyd "didn't do anything."
WATCH: Manny Pacquiao post-fight interview with Max Kellerman ( video courtesy of ThePacificGamer)
Max Kellerman immediately trended on micro-blogging site Twitter. Fans and personalities shared their sentiments over the alleged inappropriate interview of the HBO announcer.
— Mitchell Johnson (@MitchJohnson398) May 3, 2015
This just confirms why I don't watch boxing. And that #MaxKellerman dude should lose his job for that horribly opinionated interview.
— Kelly Slater (@kellyslater) May 3, 2015
Max Kellerman I'm right off you #norespect
— Scott Pendlebury (@SP_10) May 3, 2015
Hey @max_kellerman a little respect for the other champion. It’s obvious who u work for. U r in the wrong business. Try selling used cars
— martin nievera (@4eversinging4u) May 3, 2015
@Max_Kellerman Ok twitterworld, this is the twitter acct of the absolutely biased, unjournalistic reporter who intvwd @MannyPacquiao #Enjoy
— Garlic Garcia (@bigbadbawang) May 3, 2015
And the Biggest Douche of 2015 Award is won by... Max Kellerman, ladies and gentlemen! #PacquiaoMayweather pic.twitter.com/tgduhwOHW5
— TJS Daily (@TJSDaily) May 3, 2015
That guy who interviewed Manny right after? He is @Max_Kellerman and netizens even in the US are just jumping on him.
— philippinebeat (@philippinebeat) May 3, 2015
Meanwhile, Kellerman defended himself and responded to criticisms from Pacquiao fans. Kellerman said he love Manny and just need to ask why he disagreed with the judges' decision.
.@MannyPacquiao fans: I love Manny. He's pleasure to deal with & to watch fight. Manny disagreed w/judges. Had to ask him about it. #MayPac
— Max Kellerman (@Max_Kellerman) May 3, 2015
