Pacquiao-Horn fight showcases Brisbane to the world

It is Australia's biggest boxing event in history, but the Battle of Brisbane between Filipino boxing champion and Australian unbeaten boxer also highlights the Queensland city of Brisbane to the international audience.

Manny Pacquiao and Jeff Horn face the press together with their coaches and Queensland leaders Source: SBS Filipino/Ronald Manila

Brisbane Mayor Graham Quirk welcomes the economic and tourism benefit of this Manny Pacquiao-Jeff Horn fight for Queensland in particular Brisbane.

Hear Mayor Quirk's delight for this event thru this interview below:

The mayor adds that the Battle of Brisbane highlights Brisbane as a sporting event venue.

Queensland Minister for Education, Tourism, Major Events and the Commonwealth Games Kate Jones describres Battle of Brisbane as "a once in a lifetime opportunity for Queenslanders to see the very best of both scenes" in the boxing history particularly for Australia.

Listen to Minister Jones statement few days before the fight in Brisbane thru this SoundCloud link below:

 

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