| |
|
Is Horn tough enough to gore Pacquiao?
By Recah Trinidad
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 14 Jan 2017
NO question about it, the $5 Million initially offered Manny Paquiao to fight the undefeated but obscure Jeff Horn of Australia was an insult, paltry sum properly brushed off as peanuts.
Pacquiao definitely deserves more than twice that price.
At the same time, there were keen Pacquiao admirers who have also started asking whether Horn, 28, could prove tough or sharp enough to challenge the celebrated eight-division world title winner.
**
Many fight fans continue to clamor for a Pacquiao fight against the phenomenal WBO light welterweight champion Terence Crawford.
Too bad that Crawford has inexplicably dropped out of the picture.
When they started talking last year about Pacquiao?s next fight, Crawford emerged as the most prominent candidate.
**
Now, as a result of being dumped again, Crawford stood up and declared he was never part of the lottery, in the first place.
?There was no conversation of even fighting Pacquiao,? Crawford claimed.
Contrary to what had been proposed, Crawford said Team Paquiao has never bothered to contact him.
**
Regarding Horn, the former school teacher has started to be described as a low-risk opponent for Pacquiao.
In fact, majority of those who had seen films of Horn?s previous bouts were of the opinion Horn could end up as a pawn, who could pave the way for Pacquiao to finally score his first knockout after eight years.
An aggressive attacker, Horn has been given very little chance to mount a serious challenge due to his swarming style and poor head movement.
They said Horn has had a total of three kissing visits to the canvas in his previous bouts.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Recah Trinidad.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Magramo excited to fight Rementizo for new PBO title
By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 29 Apr 2026Angel “AK-47” Barrientes Dominates Luis Espinoza with Shutout Victory in Las Vegas
, Wed, 29 Apr 2026Manangquil is again Manager of the Year
By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 29 Apr 2026World Boxing confirms details of AIN procedure that will allow boxers from Russia and Belarus to take part in its competitions
, Wed, 29 Apr 2026MATCHROOM BOXING AND DAZN PRESENTER JAMIE WARD CELEBRATES COVETED SJA AWARD FOR 'ONES TO WATCH – BROADCAST ON AIR'
, Wed, 29 Apr 2026Farewell, Sir Perry Mariano
By Marlon Bernardino, , Wed, 29 Apr 2026THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 27 APRIL 2026: Jarrell Miller Outpoints Lenier Pero; Chaves, Sosa win in Vegas show
By Eric Armit, , Tue, 28 Apr 2026Ryan ‘The Bruiser’ Rozicki Preparing to fight on Major Global Platform
, Tue, 28 Apr 2026“The Boss” Mig is PBO president
By Lito delos Reyes, , Tue, 28 Apr 2026Teófimo moving up to welterweight?
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Tue, 28 Apr 2026Donatelo Pinlac reigns supreme
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 28 Apr 2026'THE COMEBACK' IS CONFIRMED: AJ RETURNS TO RIYADH ON JULY 25 AS HEAVYWEIGHT ICON FACES KRSITIAN PRENGA – LIVE ON DAZN
, Tue, 28 Apr 2026SANDOVAL vs YAFAI UNIFICATION WORLD TITLE FIGHT TOPS THE BILL IN SHEFFIELD ON JUNE 6 – LIVE ON DAZN – AS DALTON SMITH IS SIDELINED
, Tue, 28 Apr 2026IBA Global Boxing Series 2026 – India Edition delivers landmark night of professional boxing in Mumbai
, Tue, 28 Apr 2026Xander Zayas Signs Multi-Year Extension with Top Rank
, Tue, 28 Apr 2026Victor Wembanyama ties Shaquille O'Neal's Playoff Points-Rebounds-Blocks Record
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Tue, 28 Apr 2026Pinoy chesser bags gold in China tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 28 Apr 2026MELBOURNE FIGHT WEEK: PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES IN FULL AS NICOLSON TAKES ON TURNER FOR THE WBC INTERIM WORLD TITLE
, Mon, 27 Apr 2026‘I’m coming to put on a performance—something exciting, something real. Don’t blink – The Black Hulk Bilal Seidu is back May 29 in Perth – Thunderdome 54
, Mon, 27 Apr 2026Fil-Am Brandon Kier Sustento strikes again in US chess tourney
By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 27 Apr 2026Llover nears title shot
By Joaquin Henson, , Mon, 27 Apr 2026All Star Boxing, Inc. Signs Undefeated Japanese Prospect Yuga Ozaki to Multi-Year Promotional Agreement
, Mon, 27 Apr 2026Labog rules Okada Manila Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 27 Apr 2026Dacullo Edges Cometa in Thriller, Remains GAB Philippine Youth Minimum weight Champion
By Carlos Costa, , Mon, 27 Apr 2026SKYE NICOLSON FIRES WARNING TO MARIAH TURNER AS SHE TARGETS HOMECOMING WIN THIS WEDNESDAY IN BID TO LAND UNDISPUTED SHOT
, Mon, 27 Apr 2026 |
|
|
|
|
|
