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Published 12:46 22 Dec 2015 GMT
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And Pacquiao, who plans to fight again in 2016 before retiring from the ring, hailed her 'grace under pressure' in the awkward situation.
'Courage is grace under pressure – this is what Pia showed in the middle of the confusion and controversy that marked her coronation as the new Miss Universe.
'Remember when I lost to Floyd last May, she made a promise to all of us Filipinos that she will avenge that defeat comes the Miss Universe pageant which she just has fulfilled.'