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Argentine WBA Champion Lucas Matthysse is sure he will beat Manny Pacquiao. Photo by Wendell Alinea / Member's Promotions
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – When Lucas Matthysse met Manny Pacquiao for the first time in Manila on April 18, the Argentinian champion was startruck and even asked for a selfie. When they arrived here two days later, Matthysse discovered that he was a little bigger than the Philippine ring icon, although they were both categorized as 5 feet 6.
Since then, the World Championship Association (WBA) has changed. Although he still considers Pacquiao a legend, Matthysse thinks he's a superior fighter than the Filipino legend.
Argentina does not even give the only 8-division world champion a chance to snatch the 147-pound belt from him when they get entangled on Sunday, July 15 (July 14 in the US) at the Axiata Arena here.
"I'm one hundred percent confident of defending the title," said Matthysse, at the traditional Grand Prix finish of the boxers. in the hall of Le Meridien KL, where they are both stationed
"I have been preparing for a long time and I think that Malaysia is my homeland," added Matthysse, who arrived on Thursday, July 5th at acclimatization and Jet lag addiction Argentina is at about 16 000 km
"I'm fine and I'm ready, I have adapted to the current time with rest and l & # 39; 39, training, "he said. 19659005] Matthysse, 35 years old, trains in the makeshift gym set up at the hotel on Tuesday afternoon. Football goalkeeper Joel Diaz prevented Filipino sports journalists from entering the premises.
After 10 rounds of fight against Marvin Quintero on Saturday, Matthysse claimed to have gained weight, thanks to a healthy diet. of fish, chicken, spaghetti, vegetables and fruits, and will continue to work to maintain it up to the fighting time.
For Sunday, Matthysse intends to withdraw from Pacquiao and chart his own path to greatness. – Rappler.com
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