Australian Jeff Horn

Pacquiao hints at Horn rematch

"Let the people judge for themselves. People saw what happened," Pacquiao said in a statement, CNN Philippines reports.

"We have seen worse judgements in the past where judges manipulated results. Nothing surprises me now."

Pacquiao relinquished his WBO welterweight championship title when underdog Horn was awarded a unanimous decision victory at the 'Battle of Brisbane' fight on July 2.

Manny Pacquiao finally signs to fight Australian Jeff Horn

Pacquiao, an eight-weight world champion, will put his WBO welterweight title on the line against the undefeated Horn.

"We signed the Jeff Horn contract this morning. Fight is July 2 in Brisbane, Australia," Pacquiao's adviser Michael Koncz told French news agency AFP.

The bout will be outdoors at Suncorp Stadium on a Sunday afternoon, timed to coincide with a prime-time Saturday night telecast in the United States.