Horn sets sights on Mayweather after stunning Pacquiao victory

Little known Australian shocks boxing world with victory over eight-time champion

Jeff Horn and Manny Pacquiao
Jeff Horn on the attack against Manny Pacquiao
(Image credit: Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Jeff Horn beat Manny Pacquiao in Brisbane on Sunday to win the WBO welterweight championship in what the pundits are calling "one of boxing's greatest upsets".

In a gripping, brutal and controversial contest, the 29-year-old Australian's aggression seemed to surprise the legendary Filipino and he won the bout on points, the judges scoring it 117-111, 115-113, 115-113 in Horn's favour.

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