VIDEO: Max Kellerman gets flak for questions to Manny Pacquiao

MANILA, Philippines - HBO announcer Max Kellerman received criticisms online shortly after his post-fight interview with Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao following the unanimous decision defeat against Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, May 2 (May 3 Manila time).

Manny Pacquiao tells Max Kellerman he thought he won the fight | Credit: Bleacher Report

In the short video via Vine, Pacquiao told him that he thought he won the fight, and Kellerman asked a follow-up question with a tone of disbelief: "You thought you won the fight? Why?"

Pacquiao answered that Floyd "didn't do anything."

Max Kellerman immediately trended on micro-blogging site Twitter. Fans and personalities shared their sentiments over the alleged inappropriate interview of the HBO announcer.

Who was the muppet interviewing Pacman? #tool #norespect #MayPac

— Mitchell Johnson (@MitchJohnson398) May 3, 2015

This just confirms why I don't watch boxing. And that #MaxKellerman dude should lose his job for that horribly opinionated interview.

— Kelly Slater (@kellyslater) May 3, 2015

Max Kellerman I'm right off you #norespect

— Scott Pendlebury (@SP_10) May 3, 2015

Hey @max_kellerman a little respect for the other champion. It’s obvious who u work for. U r in the wrong business. Try selling used cars

— martin nievera (@4eversinging4u) May 3, 2015

@Max_Kellerman Ok twitterworld, this is the twitter acct of the absolutely biased, unjournalistic reporter who intvwd @MannyPacquiao #Enjoy

— Garlic Garcia (@bigbadbawang) May 3, 2015

And the Biggest Douche of 2015 Award is won by... Max Kellerman, ladies and gentlemen! #PacquiaoMayweather pic.twitter.com/tgduhwOHW5

— TJS Daily (@TJSDaily) May 3, 2015

That guy who interviewed Manny right after? He is @Max_Kellerman and netizens even in the US are just jumping on him.

— philippinebeat (@philippinebeat) May 3, 2015

Meanwhile, Kellerman defended himself and responded to criticisms from Pacquiao fans. Kellerman said he love Manny and just need to ask why he disagreed with the judges' decision.

.@MannyPacquiao fans: I love Manny. He's pleasure to deal with & to watch fight. Manny disagreed w/judges. Had to ask him about it. #MayPac

— Max Kellerman (@Max_Kellerman) May 3, 2015