A lawsuit has been filed against Manny Pacquiao for not disclosing he had a shoulder injury going into the so called fight of the century. reports ESPN
The class action lawsuit filed by two boxing fans contends people were mislead into paying a hundred dollars for watch on pay per view, thousands of dollars to watch in person and for many, a lot more to bet on the fight.
The lawsuit seeks $5 million in damages from Pacquiao, his manager Michael Koncz, his promotional company Top Rank, its chairman Bob Arum and its president Todd duBoef.
“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,” the lawsuit reads. “Defendants further know that such injury would severely affect his performance.”
Attorneys for Top Rank called the lawsuit frivolous.
Pacquiao is expected to have surgery in the next few days and authorities are considering filing perjury charges against him for not acknowledging his injury on a pre-fight form.
