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Nick Kyrgios knows talking won't be enough to prove to his critics he is evolving as a player and a person, so in Brisbane he walked the walk as he spearheaded the quarter-final victory over the United States.
The Brisbane prospect says he won't take backward step as the planning begins in earnest for his WBO welterweight fight against the Filipino legend at Suncorp Stadium in July.
Who wants to play Nick Kyrgios? Australian Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt has welcomed all comers against his No.1 player as Australia tries to wrap up the quarter-final tie against the US.
All parties are now in agreement for the July 2 fight at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium as Jeff Horn gets the shot of his life against the legendary Manny Pacquiao.
Australia's top player held his nerve against John Isner to help his team go 2-0 up in the Davis Cup tie, before saying his rejuvenated focus and hunger wouldn't satisfy all of his critics.
It will be the biggest fight ever staged on Australian soil but the Pacquiao camp don't expect it will last long as preparations begin for the WBO welterweight title fight at Suncorp Stadium.
The Australian singles No.1 said he would relish a five-set clash with John Isner in the wake of the Davis Cup draw for Friday's quarter-final against the Americans in Brisbane.
Nick Kyrgios says he is in the best headspace of his career and returning to Davis Cup duties will further lift his game.
One year out from the Commonwealth Games, Phil Lutton recalls his favourite moment.
On. Then off. Now on again. Jeff Horn looks destined for a massive fight against Manny Pacquiao as a deal for a July bout at Suncorp Stadium edges closer to reality.
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