Manny Pacquiao against Lucas Matthysse

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao seeks to recover lost glory while fighting for the regular welterweight title of the World Boxing Association (WBA) against the Argentine champion Lucas Matthysse

at the 16,000-seat Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday, July 15th.

Pacquiao (59-7-2, 38 KO's) is looking to rebound after losing his points of shock against Australian Jeff Horn in 2017, where he made his welterweight belt World Boxing Organization.

Matthysse (39-4, 36 KOs), meanwhile, intends to maintain his winning streak of 11 wins and, ultimately, to retire from the only champion of weight division 8 in boxing. (READ: Matthysse out to cement the inheritance ring vs. Pacquiao)

This will be the first time in a long time that Pacquiao will fight without first boxing coach Freddie Roach, and the result against Matthysse may be a testament to his life. he is better with his childhood friend Buboy Fernandez. (READ: Minus Roach, Pacquiao is shaken)

One thing is certain, however, Fernandez confidently oozes 39-year-old's skills. (READ: Pacquiao is now like a monster, a superstar – Buboy)

The fighting time is scheduled at 11:30.

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