Manny Pacquiao vs. Jeff Horn 2017 Prediction
6/27/2017, By: Scott March – The “Battle of Brisbane”, is a scheduled boxing match for the WBO welterweight championship. The fight is scheduled to take place at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia on July 2nd, 2017. While many people, fighters and boxing pundits have written off the 38 year Phillipino champion following the controversial loss to Floyd Mayweather, others disagree.
Tale of the Tape
WBO World welterweight title (supervisor: Francisco Valcarcel)
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Manny Pacquiao |
v |
Jeff Horn |
| 38 | age | 29 |
| southpaw | stance | orthodox |
| 5′ 5½″ / 166cm | height | 175cm / 5′ 9″ |
| 67” / 170cm | reach | 173cm / 68″ |
| (38 KOs) 59 | won | 16 (11 KOs) |
| (3 KOs) 6 | lost | 0 (0 KOs) |
| 2 | drawn | 1 |
Pacquiao’s strengths and weaknesses
There is no comparison in the level of experience. With over 60+ professional bouts, Pacquiao is the clear veteran in the ring. He has legendary speed, but is known to leave himself open to counter punches. If he is not careful, Horn could potentially exploit the champ’s defense and score points.
Horn’s strengths and weaknesses
Horn has powerful overhand right that devastates opponents. Wether he’ll be able to land it on Pacquaio is another story. With only 17 professional fights he has likely never fought someone with the skill of Pacquiao.
Fight prediction
Pacquiao wins by KO in the sixth round.