Australian boxer and the new WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn reacts during a parade held in his honour in Brisbane, Australia, July 6, 2017 after the 29-year-old former schoolteacher was awarded a unanimous 12-round decision over the eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines last weekend. AAP/Darren Englan/via REUTERS
(Reuters) - The World Boxing Organization (WBO) has agreed to review the controversial points decision that led to Jeff Horn's welterweight world title win over Filipino veteran Manny Pacquiao, but cannot overturn the decision unless there is evidence of fraud.
The unanimous decision in the Australian's favour was questioned by observers and the Philippines Games and Amusements Board (GAB) sent a letter asking for a "thorough review" of the fight on Monday. Pacquiao backed the letter in his own statement on Wednesday.
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