Reigning Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said that he felt Pacquiao had won the most anticipated 'Fight of the Century' against unbeaten American boxer Floyd Mayweather.
The Mercedes driver said that when he was watching the fight, he felt Pacquiao had won as he was the attacking one, Sport24 reported.
Hamilton had a ringside seat at the Grand MGM in Las Vegas on Saturday and identified more with the Filipino boxer than the winner.
Heaping praise on Pacquiao, Hamilton said that the boxer-turned-politician had hunger for the victory and was very similar to him.
Hamilton, who continued his prime form by winning three out of four races so far this season, will be aiming to extend the lead at the points table this weekend at the Circuit de Catalunya, Spanish Grandrix .
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