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Jeff Horn v Bradley Skeete November 25 in Brisbane https://t.co/9aOtsYx8sj
— Grantlee Kieza (@Kieza_cmail) September 7, 2017
Expect a formal announcement within days about the latest challenger getting ready to climb in the boxing ring with Jeff Horn.
But Bradley Skeete, who is currently ranked third in the world in the welter weight division with 27 wins and 1 defeat.
With a nod and a wink, Horn’s trainer, Glenn Rushton, let the proverbial cat out of the bag yesterday during a business breakfast at the Marriott in Brisbane.
Although he couldn’t formally divulge the name, Rushton revealed that Horn would defend his world title against a 6ft 1in (185cm) champion English boxer.
A quick process of elimination on smart phones allowed the 140-strong crowd to work out the name with little trouble.
Among those connecting the dots were bizoids Greg Booker, Karen Mueller, Ben Ward, John Prickett, Damien Frawley and Dave McAdam.
Rugby league legend Petero Civoniceva and heavyweight boxer Joe Goodall, who just won bronze at the world championships, were also on hand at the event, sponsored by Horn backers Recon Solutions.
Look for Horn and Skeete to duke it out at Brisbane’s convention centre on November 25.
The smaller venue will mean higher ticket prices but a climate-controlled interior for optimal conditions.
Meanwhile, there’s still talk that Horn may clash again sometime next year with Manny Pacquiao. The former champ lost his crown to Horn during a sensational 12-round fight at Suncorp Stadium in July.
But Bradley Skeete, who is currently ranked third in the world in the welter weight division with 27 wins and 1 defeat.
With a nod and a wink, Horn’s trainer, Glenn Rushton, let the proverbial cat out of the bag yesterday during a business breakfast at the Marriott in Brisbane.
Although he couldn’t formally divulge the name, Rushton revealed that Horn would defend his world title against a 6ft 1in (185cm) champion English boxer.
A quick process of elimination on smart phones allowed the 140-strong crowd to work out the name with little trouble.
Among those connecting the dots were bizoids Greg Booker, Karen Mueller, Ben Ward, John Prickett, Damien Frawley and Dave McAdam.
Rugby league legend Petero Civoniceva and heavyweight boxer Joe Goodall, who just won bronze at the world championships, were also on hand at the event, sponsored by Horn backers Recon Solutions.
Look for Horn and Skeete to duke it out at Brisbane’s convention centre on November 25.
The smaller venue will mean higher ticket prices but a climate-controlled interior for optimal conditions.
Meanwhile, there’s still talk that Horn may clash again sometime next year with Manny Pacquiao. The former champ lost his crown to Horn during a sensational 12-round fight at Suncorp Stadium in July.
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