Manny Pacquiao pulls out of Jeff Horn rematch

[Master]

Manny Pacquiao: Eight-weight champion pulls out of Jeff Horn rematch



Former champion Manny Pacquiao has pulled out of a welterweight rematch with Australian Jeff Horn, who stunned the boxing world with victory in July.

The Filipino fighter, 38, is said to have "other commitments" at the time of the rescheduled bout on 12 November.

Horn, a 29-year-old former schoolteacher, was given a unanimous 12-round decision in Brisbane.

The World Boxing Organization reviewed the result with a new set of judges, who still favoured Horn for the win.

The Queensland state government, who are financial backers for the fight, say they will continue to support Horn's WBO world welterweight title defence, whoever the challenger is.

Pacquiao, now senator of the Philippines, announced he planned to quit boxing last year to pursue his political ambitions.

His coach, Freddie Roach, advised him to call time on his career after the defeat to Horn, but Pacqiuao wanted the rematch.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/41121921

[killersheep]

Might as well. Pacquiao should enjoy his retirement. No point in this, even if he wins it spurs a meaningless trilogy.

[imp]

Wonder what the response would have been if Floyd cherry picked Horn..Crack on Master?

[GaMo]

He got robbed in my opinion but he looked like shit
He's lucky he wasn't in with Thurman or Spence
There was talk of him fighting Crawford... no chance.

[powerpuncher]

I bet that Horn fights Crawford next then

[GaMo]

I bet that Horn fights Crawford next then

I wouldn't call that a fight

Horn will stay in Australia and milk it for all he can before selling himself out

[Alpha]

I bet that Horn fights Crawford next then

I wouldn't call that a fight

Horn will stay in Australia and milk it for all he can before selling himself out

Horn will probably try milk it but I don't see a long reign for him. It would be a nice entry fight into Welter for Crawford. He can pick up a belt to bring to the bargaining table.

[Ron Swanson]

I bet that Horn fights Crawford next then

I wouldn't call that a fight

Horn will stay in Australia and milk it for all he can before selling himself out

Horn will probably try milk it but I don't see a long reign for him. It would be a nice entry fight into Welter for Crawford. He can pick up a belt to bring to the bargaining table.

Good in theory but generally TR just holds onto the WBO belt and fights other TR fighters. Let's hope they let Crawford off the leash like they did at 140. But 147 is more dangerous

[powerpuncher]

I bet that Horn fights Crawford next then

I wouldn't call that a fight

Horn will stay in Australia and milk it for all he can before selling himself out

Horn will probably try milk it but I don't see a long reign for him. It would be a nice entry fight into Welter for Crawford. He can pick up a belt to bring to the bargaining table.

Horn didn't impress me. He was definitely determined against Pacquiao, but I think he might as well go for broke now because he will most likely lose to a much worse opponent later. Might as well get some money by getting beat up by a great fighter.

[Alpha]

I bet that Horn fights Crawford next then

I wouldn't call that a fight

Horn will stay in Australia and milk it for all he can before selling himself out

Horn will probably try milk it but I don't see a long reign for him. It would be a nice entry fight into Welter for Crawford. He can pick up a belt to bring to the bargaining table.

Horn didn't impress me. He was definitely determined against Pacquiao, but I think he might as well go for broke now because he will most likely lose to a much worse opponent later. Might as well get some money by getting beat up by a great fighter.

I see Horn making an 'easy' first defense at home before looking to cash out.

[Spicoli]

This is good and had little interest in rematch. Had Manny winning and going again felt like bit of a sideways step regardless of trinket. Arum can bank a susceptible though willing huge hometown Horn next out and wins either way while saving a Manny last hurrah if they see fit. Crawford is about to go 147 and I think he steamrolls Manny to be honest.

[Vendettos]

Hes fought way past his best, he will be remembered as a great.

He should retire and go save the phillapines.

[Primo Carnera]

Hes fought way past his best, he will be remembered as a great.

He should retire and go save the phillapines.

Have you reached your destination now? Not walking anymore.

[walrus]

I just hope he is retiring, actually I wouldn't mind seeing horn retire either

[Primo Carnera]

I just hope he is retiring, actually I wouldn't mind seeing horn retire either

Horn deserves the chance to defend the belt and earn a few bob. If he loses, whatever. But anybody with Pac's name on their record , no matter how shot he is, deserves a payday.
Pac should retire and I hope he does.
He's a cheeky cunt if he thinks he can pull out and get a fight that suits him.