Lennox Lewis, Kobe Bryant and Aaron Rodgers condemn Horn-Pacquiao result as social media reacts
Controversy reigned in Brisbane on Sunday as Jeff Horn was awarded victory via unanimous decision in his WBO welterweight title bout with Manny Pacquiao.
Horn saw the fight scored 117-111, 115-113 and 115-113 in his favour by the judges despite CompuBox statistics suggesting legendary Filipino Pacquiao had been much more efficient with his punches.
The Australian also came close to being stopped in round nine but was able to celebrate one of boxing’s biggest shocks.
However, the result was not greeted with celebration on social media, with a host of sports stars registering their dismay at the judges’ assessment.
Former heavyweight king Lennox Lewis has a pretty good idea of what he’s watching in the ring, and evidently did not agree with the judges.
Wow! PAC loses by UD? One judge had it 117-111? Wasn’t the fight that I saw!
— Lennox Lewis (@LennoxLewis) July 2, 2017
But super bantamweight star Guillermo Rigondeaux was full of praise for Horn.
I personally saw #Manny win the fight. However #Horn deserved nothing but praise. They were hoping for a and got a Lion!
— Guillermo Rigondeaux (@RigoElChacal305) July 2, 2017
NBA legend Kobe Bryant, along with current stars DeMar DeRozan and Damian Lillard, were far from happy with the result.
#PacquiaoHorn pic.twitter.com/i1oqnD74Q2
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) July 2, 2017
The Sun must’ve been in the judges face pic.twitter.com/m4NE6kL1Ux
— DeMar DeRozan (@DeMar_DeRozan) July 2, 2017
Boxing has real issues man … That’s not right
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) July 2, 2017
Two-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers and cornerback Patrick Peterson were also dissatisfied.
117-111 on one card??? What fight was that judge watching. Bradley jinx again. #UFC #
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) July 2, 2017
Wow. Don’t know how I feel about that!! @mannypacquiao has him on the ropes in the 9th!! Need a rematch!! #PacquiaoVsHorn #HomeCookin
— Patrick Peterson /P2 (@P2) July 2, 2017
But Queensland Police threatened to lay down the law to those contacting them to complain.
The next person to @ us with a robbery joke about the boxing will be arrested for reals. In other news, congrats @jeffhornboxer #PacHorn pic.twitter.com/w5r4bPdbsS
— Queensland Police (@QPSmedia) July 2, 2017
