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Pacquiao, Matthysse put on weight
KUALA LUMPUR – Manny Pacquiao and Lucas Matthysse overcame the last hurdle before their showdown, reaching the 147-pound welterweight limit on Saturday at the Malaysian Exhibition and International Trade Center.
Pacquiao, wearing a white long-sleeved shirt with the words "Fight On", was the first to tip the scales, registering £ 146.
For the Philippine icon, which was greeted by a thunderous applause from the crowd, weight has never been a problem, often checking in a pound or two below the welterweight limit in his past fights.
Matthysse, WBA welterweight champion defendant, recorded at 146.7 pounds, effectively dispelling speculation that he had had weight problems.
Traditional Staredown, the two fighters immediately left the scene to end the weighing ceremony. The next time they will meet face to face will be at the Axiata Arena on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Cebu-based Jhack Tepora, who shot for the WBA "regular" featherweight title, weighed 125.4 pounds. He will face Edivaldo Ortega of Mexico (125.4 lbs)
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