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Friday, June 30, 2017

Jeff Horn 7 kg weight edge over Pacman, advantage or disadvantage?

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Rizal Philippines
June 30, 2017

From Courier Mail Brisbane Australia

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The said newspaper says that their fighter Jack Horn will use his massive weight advantage of 7 kg over Sen. Pacquiao.  Many will likely believe that but in boxing weight matters.  Jeff Horn has to meet the 147 pounds weight limit.  And with only two days  left before the fight, (weigh in is tomorrow, July 1) it is likely that fighter Horn will find problems in meeting that weight.  If  he is overweight by tomorrow, it is up for the camp of Pacquiao whether to proceed with the fight or not and at the same time to pay the penalties.

To go down to that weight, Jeff may fast or undergo massive weight reduction regime which may weaken him considereably.

Remember the Morales fight with Pacman where Morales simply sat down not to fight anymore because of the weight reduction regimen. Some boxing pundits have admired the Pacquiao camp to be an expert in handicappoing the opponent via the weight restrictions.