Pacquiao backs call for WBO review of Horn loss
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MANNY Pacquiao has backed a call asking the World Boxing Organization to review the controversial points decision that saw Australia’s Jeff Horn capture the Filipino great’s welterweight world title in Brisbane on Sunday.
Horn improved his unbeaten record to 17-0-1 after the judges scored the bout 117-111, 115-113 and 115-113 in the 29-year-old’s favor but many observers questioned the outcome, saying the officials had made a “hometown decision”.
While Horn dismissed criticism of his win, the regulatory body of professional sport in the Philippines, the Games and Amusement Board, requested a “thorough review” of the fight on Monday and Pacquiao has backed its demand. “The 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,” eight-division world champion Pacquiao said in a statement yesterday.
“On my part, 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.
“I love boxing and I don’t wanna see it dying because of (an) unfair decision and officiating.”
On Tuesday, the WBO said the decision could not be reversed and highlighted the rematch clause in both fighters’ contracts. “The discretion of a referee or judge cannot be reversed, except in a case of fraud or violation of laws which is not the case in Pac vs Horn,” the organization said on its Twitter account.
“The contract for Pac vs Horn provides a rematch clause, which the WBO is in accordance if the promoters decide to move forward.”
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