Manny Pacquiao posts tribute to his wife after announcing retirement

Published Apr. 10, 2016 9:54 a.m. ET

Nick Schwartz

37-year-old boxing legend Manny Pacquiao beat Timothy Bradley Jr. for the second time in his career Saturday night in Las Vegas, winning by unanimous decision after 12 rounds. After the bout, Pacquiao said that he's stepping away from his career in the ring to focus on his work as a politician in the Philippines (though many fans and fellow boxers suspect he may return).

Pacquiao, who has served as a congressman since 2010, is now running for senator. He thanked his wife, Jinkee, for her support "through thick and thin." The couple married in 2000, and have five children together.

Through thick and thin. Always by my side no matter what. To God be the glory. pic.twitter.com/bGuHo8YVbw
— Manny Pacquiao (@mannypacquiao) April 10, 2016