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Surgeon Neal ElAttrache, who performed the operation to
repair a torn rotator cuff, said he could "not be more pleased
with the results" and expects Pacquiao to recover fully.
Pacquiao, the former eight-division world champion, lost a
unanimous decision to Mayweather in Las Vegas last weekend in
the richest prize fight in boxing history.
The Filipino southpaw entered the fight with a shoulder injury
that was suffered during preparation for the bout. The Nevada
State Athletic Commission could fine or suspend Pacquiao for
failing to disclose the injury.
The non disclosure could also lead to possible lawsuits from
boxing fans who may feel cheated after paying record sums for
tickets in the MGM Grand Garden Arena or pay-for-view (PPV).
Some of the ringside spots in the 16,800-seat arena demanded up
to $350,000 on resale site StubHub, while a record $300 million
or more is expected in PPV revenue.
Talks over a potential rematch between Mayweather (48-0) and
Pacquiao (57-6-2), once his health resumes, have already began,
according to media reports.
(Reporting by Jahmal Corner; Editing by Nick Mulvenney)
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