Jamie Malonzo apologizes after fistfight video goes viral
Gilas Pilipinas and PBA player Jamie Malonzo in during a national team practice. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–Jamie Malonzo apologized for taking part in a viral video which saw him engaging in a fistfight.
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said Monday that Malonzo called him up regarding the video that surfaced shortly after Gilas Pilipinas defeated Chinese-Taipei in the Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers.
Malonzo didn’t see action because of gastroenteritis, Gilas coach Tim Cone said after the 106-53 rout.
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He was also said to have tested positive for COVID-19 which also made him unavailable to suit up for the national side.Cone begged off from commenting on Jamie Malonzo’s involvement when asked by reporters who attended the PBA All-Star Draft Show.
There have been conflicting reports as to how the incident occurred but Marcial was told by Malonzo that it was a case of “misunderstanding.”
The video showed Malonzo being on the receiving end of punches thrown by a male individual at a restaurant in Taguig City.
