Australian boxer Jeff Horn is the new WBO welterweight champ with this controversial win over world boxing champ Manny Pacquiao in an action-filled fight in Brisbane, Australia Sunday afternoon.
Horn defeated Pacquiao after 12 bloody rounds. Both fighters slugged it out til the end with an explosive round 9 for Pacquiao, but Horn won via unanimous decision. Judges scored the match 117-111, 115-113 and 115-113 against the fighting Philippine senator.
People were definitely not happy with the decision, but according to the post-fight interview, Pacquiao said he respects the judges’ decision.
In the post-fight interview, Horn — a former school teacher — said he was open to a rematch with Pacquiao and he also challenged Floyd Mayweather.
