Manny Pacquiao wants WBO review of ‘unfair’ Jeff Horn loss
The 11-time world champion backs call from Philippines’ Games and Amusement Board for investigation into Sunday’s unanimous points decision in Brisbane
Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday urged the World Boxing Organisation to review the “unfair decision and officiating” after losing his welterweight title to Australia’s Jeff Horn at the weekend in Brisbane.
Pacquiao endorsed a formal call by the Philippines’ Games and Amusement Board for the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) to review the outcome of Sunday’s fight.
“I love boxing and I don’t wanna see it dying because of unfair decision and officiating,” Pacquiao, 38, said.
“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.”
In the twilight of a 22-year professional career in which he won world titles in an unprecedented eight weight divisions, Pacquiao had initially called for a rematch, but later said he would also “think hard” about retiring.
