Key questions in the Horn v Mundine fight

JEFF HORN V ANTHONY MUNDINE FIGHT QUESTIONS

* Can Horn bounce back from his first professional defeat to Terence Crawford in June? The 30-year-old knows nothing less than a convincing win over the 43-year-old will get him back on track to another world title fight.

* Is Mundine fit or foxing? The ex-rugby league star has had to cut weight to achieve the 71kg catchweight but all week has talked up his speed and fitness.

* Will Horn have the power to match a heavier weight division? Horn is fighting up from the welterweight category where he made his name and it could be a nod to the future as he struggled to make weight against Crawford. He admits the heavier mark has been much easier to achieve and he's nowhere near as fatigued as he has been attempting to shed kilos pre-fight.

* Is this Mundine's last fight? The belief is Friday's bout will mark the end of Mundine's 18-year professional boxing career. An against-the-odds victory may force a rethink however with Mundine saying he'd fight again if the opponent - and the money - is worthwhile.

* Is Horn risking his future for a quick cash grab? The former teacher is reportedly set to earn a bigger pay day than the $1 million he made in his famous victory over Manny Pacquiao but if he loses to Mundine the long-term damage to his career prospects will be, in his own words, "devastating".

TALE OF THE TAPE

Ages: Mundine 43, Horn 30

Total bouts: Mundine 56, Horn 19

Wins: Mundine 48, Horn 18

KOs: Mundine 28, Horn 12

Draws: Mundine 0, Horn 0

Losses: Mundine 8, Horn 1

Height: Mundine 180cm, Horn 175cm

Reach: Mundine 178cm, Horn 172cm

Stance: Mundine orthodox, Horn orthodox