IBINIDA ni Top Rank big boss Bob Arum na tatabo ng US$24 milyon mula sa turismo ang Queensland sa Australia sa paglarga ng ‘The Battle of Brisbane: Pacman vs Horn na itinataguyod din ng Duco Events sa 55,000-seating capacity Suncorp Stadium sa Hulyo 1.

“Manny has been a pioneer, bringing world title fights to Cowboys Stadium, The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Arena and now Suncorp Stadium. We’re boxing’s version of Lewis & Clark, discovering new markets,” pahayag ni Arum sa BoxingScene.com hinggil sa sagupaang ipalalabas din nang live sa United States.

“Manny knows who will be the crowd favorite on July 1, but he can’t wait to give Australia and the world a great performance. It’s going to be unbelievable event,” dagdag ng Hall of Fame promoter.

Ayon kay Queensland Tourism Minister Kate Jones, ang sagupaang Pacquiao-Horn ang pinakaimportanteng sporting event sa kasaysayan ng estado at ng Suncorp Stadium na umaasang magkakaloob ng $24 milyon kita sa turismo pa lamang.

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“The state government had made a significant contribution to bring the fight to Brisbane, but it would deliver economic bang for the city,” diin ni Jones. “This showpiece event is expected to be broadcast in prime time into 150 countries and would bring huge exposure for Queensland.”

“More than 150 countries will tune in to watch this match, in addition to that we know that it will be a multimillion dollar winner for the Brisbane economy and for the tourism sector in Queensland,” aniya.

Umaasa naman si Duco Events Director Dean Lonergan na magwawagi ang hometown boy na si Horn.

“There’s only two guys in that ring and if Manny doesn’t come down and be 100% we could have a Queensland and Brisbane boy as the WBO World Welterweight Champion,” ani Lonergan.

“From an exposure point of view it’s about as good as it gets.” (Gilbert Espeña)