Manny Pacquiao needs surgery to fix 'significant tear' in right shoulder

Manny Pacquiao’s camp accused the Nevada Athletic Commission on Monday of denying them treatment for an injury to his right shoulder which will now require surgery to repair.

On Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Pacquiao (57-6-2, 38 KOs) lost a unanimous decision to Floyd Mayweather (48-0, 26 KOs) in their long-awaited welterweight championship showdown -- the richest fight in boxing history and one of the most anticipated bouts of all time.

Dr. Neal ElAttrache described the tear as “significant” and said Pacquiao could be out between nine and 12 months.

''We have an MRI scan that confirms he has a rotator cuff tear. He has a significant tear,'' ElAttrache of the Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Clinic told ESPN.

ElAttrache is one of the most respected surgeons in North America, having operated on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke and Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant.

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