Australian boxer Jeff Horn's dream of fighting Filipino champion Manny Pacquiao in his hometown of Brisbane is a step closer to reality with the Queensland government formally bidding to host the fight.
Queensland tourism minister Kate Jones confirmed on Sunday the state government had put its offer to promoters with Suncorp Stadium the proposed venue for the April 23 WBO world welterweight championship bout.
Jones says a partnership bid from the Brisbane City Council is still in negotiation as promoters weigh whether to accept the offer.
Horn has already labelled the bout as his "dream fight" and the 28-year-old has claimed 16 wins and a draw in his 17 professional bouts to set up a potentially huge payday with 11-time world champion Pacquiao.
