By Scott Gilfoid: Eddie Hearn is reportedly in conversation with the World Boxing Association to try and get them to make the Amir Khan vs. Samuel Vargas fight a final eliminator for the WBA ‘regular’ welterweight title to face the winner of the July 15th fight between Lucas Matthysse and Manny Pacquiao.
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Pacquiao says Matthysse fight still on for July 15
By Chris Williams: Former eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao says his fight against WBA ‘regular’ welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse WILL be taking as planned for July 15. There’s been a lot of talk about the Pacquiao-Matthysse fight being in jeopardy due to financial problems. Pacquiao’s former promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank isn’t certain that the fight will take place because of missed deadlines for the money needed to make it happen.
Pacquiao vs. Matthysse undercard fights
Undefeated world-ranked lightweight contender “Ferocious” George Kambosos Jr. (14-0, 8 KOs), of Sydney, Australia, will return to battle in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday, July 15 (Sat. July 14 in the United States) in a 10-round clash against JR “Star Boy” Magboo (17-1-2, 8 KOs), of Batangas, Philippines, it was announced today by DiBella Entertainment.
Arum interested in Terence Crawford vs. Lucas Matthysse fight in fall
By Chris Williams: Top Rank promoter Bob Arum would like to set up a unification fight between his fighter WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford and WBA ‘regular’ champion Lucas Matthysse (39-4, 36 KOs) in the fall if Argentinian’s fight against Manny Pacquiao (59-7-2, 38 KOs) on July 15 fails to come off.
Arum names possible opponents for Terence Crawford’s October 13th defense in Omaha
By Chris Williams: Promoter Bob Arum named the possible four opponents for Terence Crawford to face in his first defense of his WBO welterweight title on October 13 in Omaha, Nebraska. Crawford (33-0, 24 KOs) won the World Boxing Organization 147lb title last week in stopping champion Jeff Horn (18-1-1, 12 KOs) by a 9th round knockout on June 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Pacquiao vs Matthysse on BoxNation on July 14
One of this summer’s biggest battles will take place live and exclusive on BoxNation when the legendary Manny Pacquiao steps up to face Argentine knockout sensation Lucas Matthysse for his WBA welterweight world title.
Taking place at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur on July 14th, eight-division world champion Pacquiao will be looking to bounce back in style following his shock defeat to Australian ace Jeff Horn.
Matthysse: I expect the same Pacquiao as always
By Chris Williams: Lucas Matthysse says he’s looking forward to his fight against Manny Pacquiao on July 15, and he expects the Filipino dynamo to be as good as he ever has been. Matthysse (39-4, 36 KOs) will be making his first defense of his World Boxing Association World welterweight title against the 39-year-old Pacquiao (59-7-2, 38 KOs) at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Pacquiao says rumors of fight with Matthysse being postponed are untrue
By Chris Williams: Manny Pacquiao has come out of training to deny the rumors that his July 15 fight against WBA World welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse is being postponed are totally untrue, and he believes it’s the work of a “saboteur”.
Ariza thinks Pacquiao making mistake fighting Matthysse
By Chris Williams: Manny Pacquiao’s old strength and conditioning trainer Alex Ariza believes that he’s making a mistake in fighting WBA World welterweight champion Lucas ‘La Maquina’ Matthysse (39-4, 36 KOs) in their fight on July 15 at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Arum wants Lomachenko vs. Pacquiao fight in winter
By Chris Williams: With a victory over WBA World lightweight champion Jorge Linares this Saturday night, Vasyl Lomachenko could be facing former 8 division world champion Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao in the winner, according to Top Rank boss Bob Arum. He says the Pacquiao-Lomachenko fight would be taking place at a catch-weight of 140 pounds, and it’s contingent on both fighters winning their upcoming fights.