In Brisbane, at the weekend, Jeff Horn surprised many pundits when he beat, on a unanimous points decision, Manny Pacquiao.
However, it seems that, as has been the case on several occasions recently, there has been an element of unrest with regards to the scores awarded by the judges.
In Brisbane, a case could be made for Pacquiao being on the wrong end of a bad verdict, depending on your viewpoint for the fight.
But, although initially accepting the decision, Pacquaio now believes that the WBO should review the fight and act accordingly, with Pacquiao remarking,
‘I love boxing and I don’t want to see it dying because of unfair decision and officiating.
‘I had already accepted the decision but as a leader and, at the same time, fighter I have the moral obligation to uphold sportsmanship, truth and fairness in the eyes of the public.
‘WBO should take appropriate action on the letter sent by the Games and Amusement Board so as not to erode the people’s interest in boxing.’
However, it remains to be seen whether Pacquiao gets the review he requires with the WBO having already stated that a decision could be reversed,
?In a case of fraud or violation of laws’.
Pacquiao, although there was a re-match clause in the contract, has admitted he?ll think hard about retiring from the sport after the events of the weekend.
Pacquiao Requests WBO Review Fight
