Manny Pacquiao declares ‘I’m not done yet’ ahead of Jeff Horn showdown in Brisbane

Veteran Filipino Manny Pacquiao said on Monday he plans to show he is “not done yet” when he defends his world title against Australia’s Jeff Horn in Brisbane in July.

The eight-weight world champion said the bout with the undefeated Horn was an opportunity to prove he could continue to be a global force at the age of 38 as he juggles boxing with a full-time job in politics.

“[I want] to defend my crown and prove that I’m still there in boxing, despite of my ambitions in office as a senator,” he said on an Australian visit to promote the July 2 bout.

“I’m still handling my boxing career. I’m still there. I’m not done yet in boxing.”

Pacquiao first won a world title at flyweight two weeks before his 20th birthday in December 1998 to start a storied career that has seen him win global belts all the way up to super welterweight.

“Boxing is my passion. I started when I was young – it’s part of my life,” said Pacquiao.