Promoters refuse to confirm Manny Pacquiao’s fight with Jeff Horn is on

Promoters refused to declare Manny Pacquiao’s fight with Australia’s Jeff Horn official on Thursday, saying “there is no event to be announced” until all contracts had been signed.

The Philippine world boxing champion’s camp announced in Manila on Wednesday that Pacquiao would challenge undefeated Horn in Brisbane in July.

But the consortium backing the fight, including the Queensland state government, and promoters Duco Events and Top Rank Boxing, were not ready to make a formal announcement.

“Until (the) process is completed, where all parties are contractually bound, there is no event to be announced,” Duco said in a statement.

“Media speculation has seen a lot of expectations created, and then dashed in months gone by with this event.”

The Filipino’s advisor said in Manila on Wednesday the world champion, 38, would face Horn, 29, on July 2.