THE World Boxing Organisation has just released its results of a re-score of the controversial Manny Pacquiao vs Jeff Horn welterweight title fight in Brisbane - and the Aussie won.

A WBO statement declared that Horn won seven rounds to Pacquiao’s five and was a rightful winner. Five independent judges reviewed the fight, watching without sound, and delivered their decision via an analysis outlined below.

“The Jeff Horn vs. Manny Pacquiao bout results were controversial causing disputes amongst fans. For this reason, transparency is so important,” the WBO statement read.

“The WBO does not have power to reverse the Judges decision based on discretion as it can only be revoked when fraud or a violation of Law has occurred, which is not relevant in this case.

“Based on this, five (5) anonymous, competent Judges from different countries were asked to watch the bout without sound.

“Then, the independent results were tabulated to ascertain clearly the rounds each fighter won using an average scale based on 60, 80 and 100 per cent. To determine the winner of each round, 3 out of the 5 officials have to be in agreement.

“Upon the analysis, the findings stated that Pacquiao won the 3rd, the 8th and 9th by 100%; the 5th round was won by 80%; and the 11th round by 60%. Horn won the 1st, 6th and 12th rounds by 100%; rounds 2nd, 4th, and 7th by 80%; and then, the 10th round by 60%.

“From the results, it can be established that Pacquiao won 5 rounds while Horn won 7 rounds.

Manny Pacquiao (R) vs Jeff Horn (L) in the Battle of Brisbane. Source: AFP

“The next step of the analysis was to combine the Independent Judges with the Bout Judges to find the percentage agreement by round.

“Upon doing this analysis, the findings of the Judges stated that Pacquiao won the 3rd and 9th by 100%; the 8th round was won by 87.5%; no rounds were won by 75%; the 5th round by 62.5%; and the 10th and 11th were even rounds.

“On the other hand, the Judges findings stated that Horn won the 1st, 6th, and 12th rounds by 100%; by 87.5%, he won the 4th and the 7th; the 2nd was won by 75%; none were won by 62.5%; and the even rounds were the 10th and the 11th.

“The analytical method utilized was also used in the decision of Algieri-Provodnikov and Paquiao-Bradley. Based on this analysis, Jeff Horn was the winner of the bout.”

Manny Pacquiao vs Jeff Horn WBO scorecards, from the review and the fight itself. Source: Supplied

The re-score occured after the Philippines government requested a review of the fight. Pacquiao, a Philippines senator, backed the call despite initially being gracious in defeat.

“I love boxing and I don’t wanna see it dying because of unfair decision and officiating,” Pacquiao, 38, said in a statement issued by his office.

“I had already accepted the decision but as a leader and, at the same time, fighter I have the moral obligation to uphold sportsmanship, truth and fairness in the eyes of the public.”

Horn and Pacquiao are eyeing off a rematch, as was written into the contract in the event of the Filipino legend being beaten.

The bout may take place in November and due to Brisbane’s unpredictable weather, may be held at the 15,000 seat Brisbane Entertainment Centre rather than again at 52,000-seat Suncorp Stadium, according to a Channel 7 report.

Jeff Horn: The rightful world champion. Source: AAP

Horn has been philosophical about the controversy, not allowing it to dampen his triumph.

“There will always be a backlash where people say I got lucky, or whatever. There will always be the naysayers saying I didn’t win the fight, but I felt like I won the fight,” Horn said.

“Everyone has a right to their opinion. I’m sure I’ve [gained] a lot more fans over there than I’ve lost.”