By Michael Marley
MANNY PACQUIAO QUOTES FROM POSTFIGHT PRESSER AT MGM GRAND, LAS VEGAS:
Paris Hilton sitting on dais next to Manny's wife, Jinkee...
PACQUIAO ON THE WIN OVER SHANE MOSLEY - I did my best trying to give a good fight to all of you. You know I think because my opponent he does lot...he felt my power...and he is running just to finish the 12 rounds. I did my best.
That is a part of the game. You can't push (the other) fighter to fight (differently) if he cannot.. The fist knockdown I felt I got him, I am stronger than him, I can finish him. Next round I had a problem in my foot. I went back to the corner told my strength coach to press my legs because it was too tight.
PACQUIAO ON THE MISTAKEN KNOCKDOWN CALLED BY REF KENNY BAYLESS - "(According to Freddie Roach, Bayless came to him after the bout and apologized for the gaffe, saying he made a bad call.) I think the people (booed) because they want us exchanging a lot of punches. But Mosley does not want to fight toe to toe, he is always running away...
You know, I tell you the truth I am expecting him to fight toe to toe with me for at least five of the 12 rounds but what am I going to do if my opponent does not do this. I want the people to be satisfied with my performance. I don't care if I hurt my face, I want the people to be happy in my performance. He felt my power in the third round. He was a little bit surprise. Since then, it was run, run, run."
Pacquiao on Mom wanting him to retire from boxing - We will talk about that in a secret place. People know I am trying to do my best. Whatever (next opponent) my promoter gets is OK."
PARIS HILTON SAID: I thought it was a great fight. I wanted to be up here (on the dais) with Manny and his wife, they are a beautiful couple.