An African-American author and film producer agrees that Manny Pacquiao was robbed after losing to Jeff Horn at “Battle of Brisbane” in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia on July 2, 2017. When it comes to discussing the controversy, it appears that bringing up Floyd Mayweather Jr. and the issue of racism is inevitable.

“They robbed Pacquiao in that fight with #JeffHorn,” Tariq Nasheed tweeted. “But I remember all the Filipinos who called Mayweather racist names so #HoldYourOwnNuts.”

In another tweet, Nasheed shared a post-fight video of Horn. In the caption, Nasheed wrote, “Look at Jeff Horn after his bogus “win” over Manny Pacquiao, trying to “call out” Floyd Mayweather #HeFeelingHimself.”

Tariq Nasheed

Nasheed is the director of the ongoing documentary film series “Hidden Colors.” The series, which has four parts, aims to explain and describe the marginalizing of African Americans in America and the world.

In 2000, Nasheed wrote relationship book “The Art of Mackin.” It went on to become a New York Times best-seller.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, United States, Nasheed moved to Birmingham, Alabama, USA when he was very young. When he was 17, he moved to Los Angeles, California, USA.

In 2013, Nasheed directed a horror sci-fi film titled “Dark Medicine.” The film starred Ola Akinroluyo, Byron Baudo, Josh Bednarsky, Emily Brooks and Corey Browne, among others.

Like Nasheed, Mayweather was born in Michigan, particularly in Grand Rapids. In 1996, he won a bronze medal after reaching the featherweight division’s semi-finals at the Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.

On May 2, 2015, Pacquiao fought Mayweather at “The Fight of the Century” on May 2, 2015 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. After 12 rounds, the latter won via unanimous decision.

Michigan

Michigan, known as the “Great Lakes State,” is a uniquely structured American gem defined by its dual-peninsula geography. Shaped like a distinctive mitten, the Lower Peninsula serves as the state’s economic and cultural hub, while the rugged, heavily forested Upper Peninsula offers an expansive sanctuary of natural wilderness. Anchored by over 11,000 inland lakes and bordering four of the five Great Lakes, Michigan claims the longest freshwater coastline in the nation, ensuring that no point in the state is ever more than six miles from a natural water source. This abundance of water creates a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, driving a thriving tourism industry that spans from the rolling sand dunes of Lake Michigan to the historic charm of Mackinac Island.

Beyond its scenic landscapes, Michigan possesses a deeply rooted industrial legacy. As the birthplace of the modern American automotive industry, Detroit—famously nicknamed “Motown”—revolutionized global manufacturing and shaped the twentieth-century labor movement, while also pioneering iconic musical genres that redefined American pop culture. Today, the state successfully balances this manufacturing heritage with a rapidly expanding technology sector, diverse agricultural production, and world-class research universities.