Fight of the Champions: Pacquiao vs. Matthysse Stats and Result.

Malaysia - "The Fight of the Champions" between Manny Pacquiao and Lucas Matthysse.

PACQUIAO	CATEGORY	MATTHYSSE
59-7-2, 38 Kos	RECORD	39-4, 36 KOs
Philippines	COUNTRY	Argentina
39	AGE	35
5'6½"	HEIGHT	5'6½"
67"	REACH	69"
Southpaw	STANCE	Orthodox

Fight of the Champions: Pacquiao vs. Matthysse Stats and Result.

Manny Pacquiao"Pacman" is the current record holder of the "Pound for Pound King" for winning an eight (8) world titles in multiple weight class, considering him a legend  in the world of boxing.

For Pacman, after his controversial loss against Jeff Horn last year 2017 in Australia, this game we'll be a great opportunity for him as a challenger to catch-up a good comeback while a great chance for Matthysse to fully defend his WBA Welterweight title belt.

RESULT: Manny Pacquiao def. Lucas Matthysse by TKO at 2:43 of round 7.

Round 7 - Not much happening in the first half-minute. Stinging left once more by Pacquiao. Matthysse just keeps getting tagged clean. Pacquiao gets marked up, fires off four more punches in return. Vicious uppercut by Pacquiao. Manny remains the aggressor as Matthysse struggles to land the fight-changing power shots. Pacquiao puts Matthysse down for a third time and that’s it! Manny Pacquiao’s first stoppage win in nine years. (bloodyelbow)

 Scorecard:

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	Total
Pacquiao	10	10	10	10	10	10	TKO						60
Matthysse	9	9	8	9	8	9							52

“I’m surprised because Matthysse is a very tough opponent. I knocked him down and that’s a bonus for being focused and patient and in the fight and working hard in training. Thank God for this victory. This is all dedicated to God and all the Filipino people. Thank you to our country and our president for watching this fight." -- Pacquiao

Undercard Results:

1. Moruti Mthalane UD12 Muhammad Waseem by unanimous decision (114-113, 114-113, 116-110) to become the new IBF flyweight champion
2. Carlos Canizales def. Lu Bin by 12th round TKO (2:59) to remain WBA light flyweight champion
3. Jhack Tepora def. Edivaldo Ortega by 9th round TKO (2:38) to win interim WBA featherweight title

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