Jeff "The Hornet" Horn of Australia gets the WBO Welterweight World Title Belt from Manny "PACMAN" Pacquiao of the Philippines. Horn wins unanimously with a 117-111, 115-113, & 115-113 card from the judges. Horn has now 17-0-1 bout history after this fight dubbed "Battle of Brisbane" today, 2 July 2017, at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia amidst 50,000 spectators.
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In spite of the loss, Manny Pacquiao will pocket US$10 Million while Horn will get around US$ 500,000 - 1,000,000.
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As an Australian immigrant from the Philippines, I have a mixed reaction watching the fight via OSN. On the one hand, I wish Manny wins. On the other hand, I hope Horn shall make it. I am wishing though that the fight will end up in a draw. With today's result, I am sad that Manny lost but happy that Horn won.
Although Horn won, many sportsmen and analysts remarked that the victory was bogus and that Pacquiao actually won the fight.
Although Horn won, many sportsmen and analysts remarked that the victory was bogus and that Pacquiao actually won the fight.
