Manny Pacquiao has still not won since 2019, after he was controversially awarded just a draw against Mario Barrios, who many believe he rightfully defeated.
Manny Pacquiao hit another bump in the road in his latest comeback attempt, as he fought to a draw four years after his first attempt ended in a loss to Yordenis Ugas.
Despite being 46 years of age and having not won a fight in six years, ‘Pac-Man’ has vowed to fight on, and is rumored to be eyeing a fight with a new world champion coming off a big win.
Jaron Ennis‘ move up in weight meant Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero was upgraded to a full world champion. This comes months after his win over Ryan Garcia, and could mean Pacquiao vs Romero happens for a world title.
One man who defeated Pacquiao in extremely controversial fashion has spoken out on this fight, and whether he thinks the Filipino fighter has what it takes.
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesJeff Horn believes Manny Pacquiao can defeat Rolly Romero
In 2017, 59-6-2 Pacquiao faced 16-0-1 Jeff Horn in Brisbane, Australia.
Horn showed determination and aggression throughout the twelve rounds, but was the loser on many scorecards.
According to BoxRec, Teddy Atlas, Dan Rafael, and The Guardian, all scored the fight either 117-111 or 116-111 in favor of Pacquiao.
And yet, at the end of the fight, onlookers were shocked and disgraced to hear scores of 117-111, 115-113, 115-113, all in favor of the hometown fighter – Jeff Horn.
Horn spoke recently to Fight Hub TV about Pacquiao’s comeback, and was asked whether he believes Pac-Man could beat Romero.
“Yes, probably. Rolly’s a lot younger […] I mean a prime Manny Pacquiao, sure he beats Rolly but at the stage now, even with what Pacquiao showed against Barrios… […] I don’t know, it’s just hard for me to fathom, at 46 years old Manny Pacquiao doing what he’s doing right now.”
Pacquiao’s sparring partner believes he bulldozes Romero, and Jeff Mayweather thinks Pacquiao vs Romero is the right fight to make.
Another Australian is calling out Manny Pacquiao’s name
Later in the interview, Horn spoke on how he paved the way for Australian boxers to fly the flag with pride for their country, and mentioned another name who is aching for the Pacquiao fight.
“Guys that I’ve worked with, like Liam Paro, are doing superb things in the sport. I know Paro is willing and calling out Manny Pacquiao as well, going ‘I’m ready, I’m up there at the top and if you wanna keep fighting, come give me a crack.’”
Paro has had one win since his close split-decision loss to Richardson Hitchins.