Crazy decision was given in a boxing match between Manny Pacquiao (59-7-2, 38 KOs) and Jeff Horn (17-0-1, 11 KOs) at Brisbane, Australia Jeff horn wins by judges decision in front of packed stadium with 51052 fans. With three judges scoring Waleska Roldan 117-111, Chris Flores 115-113 and Ramon Cerdan 115-113 for Horn.
It was the WBO welterweight champion Pacquiao’s return fight, one of the legends of the game. Pacquiao was a heavy favourite against unknown Jeff Horn, which many believed to be a easy fight for the champion. Pacquiao rocked Jeff couple of times, bloodied him and nearly stopped in the ninth round.
Pacquiao had a significant lead in the punches landed.
Pacquiao said in a post fight interview:
“That's the decision of the judges. I respect that”
And
"We have a rematch clause, so no problem. We will exercise it"
Freddie Roach, Pacquiao's trainer said:
"I have to go along with Manny and say I respect the decision of the judges," Roach said. "Well, two of the judges [who had it 115-113]. I did think Manny won, but Jeff Horn showed a lot of heart. He is a big, strong fighter, and I congratulate him."
Judges Scorecard
Teddy Atlas, legendary commentator, who was commentating this fight hint of corruption in the boxing
“It’s only one of two things, it’s either incompetence or corruption. When you see 117-111, I don’t think anyone could be that incompetent. I’m sorry. If you know the sport, you watch the sport, you can’t be that incompetent. You see who’s landing clean, who’s just throwing, who’s not landing clean, who almost got knocked out, you can’t be that incompetent. So what else could it be? Corruption. Nothing else. I’m sorry. I love this sport, it’s the greatest sport in the world. It was a great day, a great night back where you guys are. It was great for the fans out there to get it on free TV, brought back to free TV where boxing belongs. It was great! It was great theater. There’s no theater like boxing. Nothing. But the decision stunk.”
Social Media erupted after the decision,
What you think? Who won the fight or is it tough to call?
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