By Mark Vester
According to a report in ABS-CBN, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao was hospitalized on Sunday in Manila after complaining of severe stomach pain. Pacquiao is preparing for his new job as congressman after being elected on May 10 to represent the southern province of Sarangani in the Philippines.
Pacquiao's lawyer Franklin Gacal said it's nothing to worry about and he should be fine. Gacal told AFP that Pacquiao suffered from this issue in the past. A hospital rep told reporters Pacquiao gets severe stomach pains after exhausting himself while skipping meals.
"It was just his usual acid reflux. The doctor told me there is nothing to worry about," Gacal said. "There was even no need for him to be confined but he wanted to take a rest after the campaign
According to a report in ABS-CBN, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao was hospitalized on Sunday in Manila after complaining of severe stomach pain. Pacquiao is preparing for his new job as congressman after being elected on May 10 to represent the southern province of Sarangani in the Philippines.
Pacquiao's lawyer Franklin Gacal said it's nothing to worry about and he should be fine. Gacal told AFP that Pacquiao suffered from this issue in the past. A hospital rep told reporters Pacquiao gets severe stomach pains after exhausting himself while skipping meals.
"It was just his usual acid reflux. The doctor told me there is nothing to worry about," Gacal said. "There was even no need for him to be confined but he wanted to take a rest after the campaign