Pacquiao swears to continue fighting: "Am I looking at 39?

Posted 2:42 PM, July 15, 2018

Updated 2 : 49 pm, July 15, 2018 [19659004] DEAD FORM. Manny Pacquiao claims his first victory in nearly a decade with a technical hat trick against Argentine Lucas Matthysse. Photo by Wendell Alinea / Member's Promotions "data-parentid =" "/>

MORTAL FORM Manny Pacquiao claims his first victory in nearly a decade with a technical hat-trick against Argentine Lucas Matthysse. Photo by Wendell Alinea / PM Promotions

MANILA, Philippines – Nearly 40 years old, it seems that the legend of Filipino boxing Manny Pacquiao is far from hanging up his gloves.

Pacquiao has recovered the lost glory after winning a victory The Argentinian Lucas Matthysse will win the regular welterweight belt of the World Boxing Association (WBA) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday, July 15.

This was his first victory in the world. stopping since he received Miguel Cotto in 2009 and now with a title to defend, Pacquiao – despite calls from friends, family and retired critics – hinted that there is still some left still a lot in the tank. [19659008] "At 39, I'm still fine, I'm still fine, when you see me at the training, you can say that I'm 28, 27 years old," said Pacquiao in a post -match press. "You can not say that I'm 39, you can say that I'm 28, 27 years old."

"Do I look at 39?" Pacquiao added with a confident smile, drawing laughter and cheers from his entourage.

The Only Boxing Boxing Weight Champion, Though One Inch Smaller Than His Enemy, Was Superior To The Young Matthysse In Terms Of Speed ​​And Skill

"Pacman" controlled the pace throughout – pushing action from the start and getting the desired results by defeating Argentina three times before referee Kenny Bayless stepped in to stop the fight in the 7th round.

The future Hall of Famer won its 60th victory (39 KOs) against 7 losses and two draws to add another color to his brilliant 23-year career.

As the focus moves on his next fight, Pacquiao said that former schoolboy Amir Khan, divisional champion Terence Crawford 3 weight and WBA (super) lightweight titlist Vasyl Lomachenko could be "potential opponents".

"If boxing is not my passion, I will not fight again," he said. "It's as if I'm addicted to boxing and I really like to fight and do my country honor, these are the desires of my heart."

"My next fight, I want to defend my title and my belt and give a good show and do my best in the ring," added Pacquiao.

The fighter senator will return to the Philippines to do more work, not in the ring, but in the legislative department.

"Back to work, there will be a lot of work in the office." – Rappler.com