MANNY PACQUIAO will indeed fight Jeff Horn, according to reports.
Australiaโs Jeff Horn is unlikely challenger for the all-time great but Brisbane is picked out as the location and Pacquiaoโs team have stated that the Filipino has signed for the fight, although certain details still need to be finalised.
Mannyโs promoter Bob Arum told the LA Times that the essential points had been agreed, saying, โPaperwork takes time, particularly when itโs not the usual thing of getting it done in the United States. Weโre dealing with an Australian promoter, the state government. โฆ Here, in this case, youโve got to cross the Tโs and dot the Iโs, and thatโs what weโre in the process of doing.โ
Pacquiaoโs adviser Michael Koncz told Boxing Scene, โWe signed the Jeff Horn contract this morning. Fight is July 2 in Brisbane, Australia.โ
Horn is a surprising opponent. Although an Olympian he was not a distinguished amateur and is only 16-0 (11) without a particularly eye-catching win on his record. Pacquiao is an iconic figure in the sport who has fought the best in his era.
He had been linked to a potential contest with Britainโs Amir Khan but that fell through as Pacquiao now commences a โworld tourโ. The first stop will be Brisbane and Jeff Horn.