• Welterweight

Pacquiao could face two-year jail term

ESPN staff
March 8, 2012
Manny Pacquiao is next in action against Timothy Bradley during June © PA Photos
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Philippine tax officials have filed a criminal complaint against Manny Pacquiao after he failed to hand over documents to investigators examining his tax returns.

If prosecutors decide there is enough evidence for the case to be brought to court, Pacquiao could face up to two years in prison if found guilty.

Bureau of Internal Revenue regional director Rozil Lozares says a complaint was filed on March 1 after Pacquiao failed to submit documents - despite three notices and a subpoena. He claimed on Thursday that Pacquiao's 2010 tax return contained "discrepancies".

Pacquiao, named the world's 24th-richest athlete by Forbes magazine last year, defends his WBO welterweight title against Timothy Bradley on June 9.

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