Jeff Horn has been declared a winner for a second time, taking out seven rounds to Manny Pacquiao’s five.
The World Boxing Organisation re-scored their welterweight title fight after a call by a Filipino government department.
Five judges determined Horn won the first, second, fourth, sixth, seventh, 10th and 12th rounds, while others were in favour of Pacquiao.
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“I had the opportunity to meet with his entire extended family…they are very proud and what a fantastic role model he is for thousands of people across our nation”.
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