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Controversial unanimous decision of #PacquiaoHorn match sparked Twitter with over 500,000 Tweets

MANILA – The world has a new WBO Welterweight champion. 29-year-old Jeff “The Hornet” Horn (@jeffhornboxer) beat 38-year-old Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao (@mannypacquiao) in a 12-round bout that took place in the 52,500-seat capacity Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia. Twitter once again captured the historic sporting event who went the distance and generated over 500,000 Tweets (9 am PHT, 2 July – 12 pm PHT, 3 July). The peak of conversation on Twitter occurred on 1.30 pm PHT with 3,300 Tweets per minute when @jeffhornboxer was announced as the new champ.

The global event triggered conversations on Twitter, mainly because of the bout results. The judges’ unanimous decision declaring Horn as the winner did not sit well with celebrities and sports personalities alike. From Hollywood actor Samuel Jackson to the boxing champion Lennox Lewis, many shared their dismay on Twitter.

The Top 3 Tweets of the event reflected the same sentiment.

The unanimous decision against the Filipino boxer shook the boxing community – who turned to Twitter once again to express their reaction through humor.

Despite the uproar, the “The Hornet’s” supporters were not dissuaded from enjoying the moment who came together to express their excitement on the Aussie’s victory.

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