Horn to outclass rival

Bonginkosi Patrick Nkosi

Former WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn caused one of the biggest upsets in boxing history in 2017 when defeating legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao by way of unanimous decision. He has been making the headlines ever since, both positive and negative. He defended his title by way of TKO and then suffered a shocking TKO defeat at the hands of Terence Crawford – who extended his unbeaten record to 34 fights – losing his title in the process.

That was Horns first defeat in 12 appearances, and if the betting is any indication, then he should regain winning form when he fights Anthony Mundine for the WBA Oceania and WBO Oriental middleweight titles at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia on 30 November considering he is priced up as the 2-9 favourite.

Horn is technically a better fighter and his rap sheet suggests that he could prove too classy for his 13-year older rival Mundine, who although has experience in his corner having fought 48 times, his last three losses have unveiled plenty chinks in his armour.

He has lost three of his last five fights and has developed a very weak chin. He runs out of stamina mid-fights and has become alarmingly slow, then again, he is 43-years-old!

If he is to beat Horn he will have to do it very early and he’s proven he can pull off these shock victories. He impressively TKO’d Tommy Browne within 2:33 minutes of the second round to secure the WBO Oriental middleweight title in his latest performance.

I personally don’t see him knocking out Horn and such is reflected in the betting. He is paying a valuable 33-10 for the win.

If it goes to the judges, Horn is more than likely to cruise to victory. He is an elite fighter and considering he is only 12 fights in, he promises plenty scope for improve. I predict the precision, brutal body shots, quick footwork and elusiveness will humble his rival – Mundine will struggle to keep up with the 30-year-old.