Weigh-in: Pacquiao, 146 lbs; Horn 147 lbs

The next step is the ring for Manny Pacquiao (59-6-2, 38 KOs) and Jeff Horn (16-0-1, 11 KOs) after Friday's weigh-in. According to Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports, Pac-Man checked in at 146 pounds, while Horn was one pound heavier at 147. They will square off for Pacquiao's WBO welterweight title at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, on Saturday in the United States and Sunday local time.

Horn checks in at 5'9", per BoxRec, while Pacquiao is just 5'5.5", per BoxRec, giving the Australian the chance to keep his foe at arm's length with the reach edge. What's more, Horn is nine years Pacquiao's junior at 29 years old and will have the hometown fans behind him.

Still, Pacquiao has the significant experience edge and is accustomed to headlining marquee fights. As likely the most famous boxer outside of Floyd Mayweather Jr. in his generation, he will not be intimidated by the ESPN audience or the moment.

This is a step up for Horn, although Pac-Man praised him coming into the fight, per Gilbert Manzano of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, saying, "We wanted to give Horn a chance. He's undefeated. He has earned it." The undefeated record for Horn didn't stop Brian Campbell of CBS Sports from saying this "feels like a legitimate step down in class" for Pacquiao, pointing to the fact Horn has never fought outside of Australia or New Zealand.

The opportunity is there for the challenger to make a name for himself, but he hasn't fought anyone near Pacquiao's level in his career. Look for Pac-Man to use his speed advantage to avoid Horn's bigger blows and set up counterattacks in timely spots. That should be enough for the future Hall of Famer to earn the win if he lives up to expectations.