Jeff Horn defeats Manny Pacquiao in Battle of Brisbane
UPDATE: He’s done it. Australian Jeff Horn has won the Battle of Brisbane and defeated Manny Pacquiao.
In what has been described as one of the biggest upsets in boxing history, the Brisbane teacher has become the new World Boxing Organisation welterweight champion.
The unanimous decision (117-111, 115-113, 115-113) was handed down at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday afternoon, with the crowd erupting into cheer.
It was much the same for those watching on at local bars and at home, with social media flooded with photos and videos congratulating the Aussie champion.
The reaction in the video below says it all…
#PacHorn pic.twitter.com/HNj4oI5EYy
— David Riccio (@DaveRic1) July 2, 2017
EARLIER: Let’s get ready to rumble ladies and gentlemen, because the most anticipated fight in Australian boxing history is officially underway.
Brisbane underdog Jeff Horn made his way onto Suncorp stadium with AC/DC hit ‘TNT’ blasting through the speakers, followed by a relaxed Manny Pacquiao who also went with a popular AC/DC track ‘Thunderstruck’.
The pair are battling for the World Boxing Organisation welterweight belt in front of a packed crowd at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
Pacquiao has gone into the bout the favourite, but local teacher Horn is putting up a strong fight.
Rolling social media coverage:
‘I’ve just believed since I was very young that I could do this’ – new WBO Welterweight champion Jeff Horn. #9News pic.twitter.com/LCQP0hrTFX
— Nine News Australia (@9NewsAUS) July 2, 2017
HORN WINS!!! The Aussie upsets Manny #Pacquiao on points in one of the biggest upsets in boxing history #PacHorn https://t.co/PG7sJMSDoc pic.twitter.com/WevNX0F9RS
— telegraph_sport (@telegraph_sport) July 2, 2017
Jeff Horn you bloody beauty!! A new world champion! One of the biggest upsets in the sport!! @7NewsQueensland #PacHorn #BattleofBrisbane
— Chris Campey (@Chris_Campey) July 2, 2017
Battle to the end. The war promised for #battleofBrisbane 12 rnds, Champ held strong, Horn threw all at it. Now judges call @7NewsQueensland
— Chris Campey (@Chris_Campey) July 2, 2017
What a fight. Win or lose, that’s an amazing effort from Horn. Onto bigger and better things from here. #PacHorn
— Sam Phillips (@samphillips06) July 2, 2017
“Jeff horn’s a winner already because he has gone the distance with manny pacquioa” says @QuentinHull. Now waiting for judges’ decision
— Jessica van Vonderen (@jessvanvonderen) July 2, 2017
Result doesn’t matter, Jeff Horn just restored faith & hope in boxing in Australia.
— Todd Balym (@balymt) July 2, 2017
The fight goes all 12 rounds. It’s in the hands of the judges. #9News
— Joel Dry (@JoelDry9) July 2, 2017
Ref just told Horn “show me something or I’ll call the fight”. C’mon mate #PacquaioHorn
— Monique Hore (@moniquehore) July 2, 2017
#PacHorn Rd8: Manny now cut on other side of head – he’s bleeding everywhere
— Grantlee Kieza (@Kieza_cmail) July 2, 2017
That’s the half way mark in the fight. The experts have scorecard even and it’s fair to say the big crowd is getting their money’s worth.
— Joel Dry (@JoelDry9) July 2, 2017
#PacHorn half-time.
Manny bleeding from the head after an accidental headbutt.
LIVE BLOG: https://t.co/LwLs5nnhYV pic.twitter.com/6gMltxeFZ9
— Herald Sun Sport (@heraldsunsport) July 2, 2017
After 6, fighters looking for a way now, slower pace. Horn aggressor, but Pacman has been here before. @7NewsQueensland #BattleofBrisbane
— Chris Campey (@Chris_Campey) July 2, 2017
#PacHorn WAR: They trade bombs in centre ring – Manny slaps his gloves together and tells Horn to come on – Horn goes after him – slugfest
— Grantlee Kieza (@Kieza_cmail) July 2, 2017
4 down. Champ showing patience of experience, the contender has to go after him with everything. @7NewsQueensland #PacHorn #BattleofBrisbane
— Chris Campey (@Chris_Campey) July 2, 2017
#PacHorn great first round for Jeff Horn #PacquiaoHorn
— Grantlee Kieza (@Kieza_cmail) July 2, 2017
I’m literally in Jeff Horns corner for this fight #PacHorn Any closer I’d have to be the ref pic.twitter.com/DYCGTm8YFo
— Grantlee Kieza (@Kieza_cmail) July 2, 2017
Manny gets #Rocky soundtrack?! Horn epitomises that movie tale. Both arrive to AC/DC – hard to argue with in Aust. @7NewsQueensland #PacHorn
— Chris Campey (@Chris_Campey) July 2, 2017
Manny Pacquiao reads the crowd and rolls with AC/DC for his entry music into a packed Suncorp Stadium. pic.twitter.com/obhUITO5Ik
— Joel Dry (@JoelDry9) July 2, 2017
Fight day. Finally, the build up is over #PacquaioHorn @abcnews @abcgrandstand pic.twitter.com/MTMqEtqqdA
— Mark Hides (@MarkHides) July 2, 2017
