Manny Pacquiao "could finally tackle" Australian Jeff Horn at Suncorp Stadium on July 2 after "reportedly signing a contract for the fight on Wednesday." After "playing mind games" with the undefeated Horn for weeks, Pacquiao "put pen to paper," according to his promoter, Bob Arum. There were only a few "remaining points" to be finalized "before the fight was officially announced." Australian Major Events Minister Kate Jones confirmed on social media that there had been "no deal presented to the State Government on the Pacquiao fight coming to Brisbane." Jones said, "We remain hopeful. Our offer is still on the table" (Brisbane COURIER-MAIL, 4/5).
FIBA Americas confirmed Argentina, Colombia and Uruguay as the host nations for the FIBA AmeriCup 2017, taking place from Aug. 25-Sept. 3. Competing in the continental cup will be Argentina, Canada, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, the U.S., Venezuela, the Virgin Islands and a South American representative yet to be determined (FIBA).
Infront Sports & Media will take corporate running series B2Run to the Netherlands with the event scheduled to take place on June 29 in Amsterdam. In '18, three additional races will follow. All races will be organized by sports marketing agency Radiante Sport (Infront).
