Controversial unanimous decision of Horn over Pacquiao draws flak from experts and fans of the boxing world

It is more fun criticizing

Rizal Philippines
July 2, 2017

                                            Bloodied Horn is the new controversial  WBO champ

                                    Pacman bleeding from a headbutt cut


From CBS sports, Teddy Atlas of ESPN tells Horn he lost the fight

Jeff Horn won over Sen. Manny Pacquiao this morning at Brisbane Australia in an unanimous decision 117 -111.   Many fans and boxing experts are disappointed if not furious.  A hometown decision?

Many noted the following:  head butts, grappling, wrestling from Horn.   Pacquiao sustained headbutt wound that required 14 stitches. (The doctor is from Las Vegas and did a very good job)   Pacquiao in a TV interview with Dyan Castellejo complained that the inexperienced referee did not stop Horn from the headbutt and other unprofessional tactics, nor subtracted  points.

Other critics say it is age, lack of focus from Pacquiao, not capitalizing on the adverse effect of  sudden loss of weight by Horn.  But Horn is young fast and agressive and not awed by the 8 world division tiitle of Pacquiao.

From Bleacher Report - Twitter Reacts to Controversial Win

Twitter says that Pacman has been robbed again in the controversial loss (Another Bradley).  It could be the betting odds too.

Jeff Horn 7 kg weight edge over Pacman, advantage or disadvantage?

It is more fun criticizing

Rizal Philippines
June 30, 2017

From Courier Mail Brisbane Australia

The said newspaper says that their fighter Jack Horn will use his massive weight advantage of 7 kg over Sen. Pacquiao.  Many will likely believe that but in boxing weight matters.  Jeff Horn has to meet the 147 pounds weight limit.  And with only two days  left before the fight, (weigh in is tomorrow, July 1) it is likely that fighter Horn will find problems in meeting that weight.  If  he is overweight by tomorrow, it is up for the camp of Pacquiao whether to proceed with the fight or not and at the same time to pay the penalties.

To go down to that weight, Jeff may fast or undergo massive weight reduction regime which may weaken him considereably.

Remember the Morales fight with Pacman where Morales simply sat down not to fight anymore because of the weight reduction regimen. Some boxing pundits have admired the Pacquiao camp to be an expert in handicappoing the opponent via the weight restrictions.