The supposed Pacquiao-Horn rematch on November 12 which will be held in Philippine Arena, was cancelled, Australian promoters of the fight announced Friday.
Manny Pacquiao, the “Pambansang Kamao” and a senator, will be prioritizing his government duties over his rematch with Jeff Horn for the WBO world welterweight title fight.
“On behalf of the Philippines government, he (Pacquiao) will be part of a delegation that will visit China in the middle of his proposed preparation period for the fight,” Inquirer quoted local promoter Dean Lonergan saying.
After Pacquiao lost against Horn last July via unanimous decision in Brisbane, he requested for a rematch but work as a senator got in the way.
Lonergan assured everyone that Pacquiao will push through with the rematch in 2018.
Meanwhile another contender wants to take Pacquiao’s place in fighting Horn later this year.
Jesse Vargas, who lost to Pacquiao via unanimous decision in Vegas last November showed interest in fighting Horn said promoters.
