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Matthysse a possibility for Pacquiao’s next fight, says Arum

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Image: Matthysse a possibility for Pacquiao’s next fight, says ArumBy Tim Fletcher: #2 WBC Lucas Matthysse (37-3, 34 KOs) has a lot on the line for his next fight against #1 WBC Viktor Postol (27-0, 11 KOs) in their fight for the vacant WBC World super lightweight title on October 3rd from the StubHub Center, in Carson, California.

The fight will be televised by HBO. If Matthysse can get past the tall 5’11” Postol, he has a chance to be the next opponent for superstar Manny Pacquiao when he returns to the ring in February or March in 2016, according to the LA Times. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum likes the idea of matching Pacquiao against the slugger Matthysse.

Matthysse will have problems with Viktor Postol’s size and reach advantage

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MatthyssePostolLAPC_Hoganphotos6(Photo Credit: Golden Boy Promotions) By Allan Fox: At yesterday’s kickoff press conference between #2 WBC light welterweight contender Lucas Matthysse (37-3, 34 KOs) and #1 WBC Viktor Postol (27-0, 11 KOs) the one thing that immediately jumped out at you was the huge height advantage that the 5’11” Postol had over the 5’6 ½” Matthsse.

It’s unclear how Matthysse is going to be able to deal with Postol’s 4 ½” height advantage when the two fighters get inside the ring on October 3rd to fight for the vacant WBC light welterweight title on Showtime Championship Boxing from the StubHub Center, in Carson, California.

Lucas Matthysse vs. Viktor Postol set for October 3rd on HBO!

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Matthysse decision's Provodnikov in a war(Photo credit: Hogan Photos) By Dan Ambrose: #1 WBC Viktor Postol (27-0, 11 KOs) vs. #2 WBC Lucas Matthysse (37-3, 34 KOs) is now officially set for October 3rd on HBO Championship Boxing, according to Dan Rafael per Golden Boy Promotions president Oscar De La Hoya. The Postol-Matthysse fight will be for the vacant WBC World light welterweight title that was recently stripped from Danny Garcia, and the fight will be staged at the StubHub Center in Carson, California.

It’s a good fight matching the hard hitting Argentinian Matthysse against the unbeaten Ukrainian Postol. Its two different styles that we’re going to be seeing. Postol is a tall 5’11” known for his high volume punch output.

Lucas Matthysse vs. Viktor Postol in the works for September 26th

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matthysse543By Dan Ambrose: A fight between #1 WBC Viktor Postol (27-0, 11 KOs) and #2 WBC Lucas Matthysse (37-3, 34 KOs) is in the works for September 26th, according to Fight News. Postol vs. Matthysse has been ordered by the World Boxing Council to fight for the vacant WBC 140 pound title that was recently stripped from champion Danny Garcia, who had failed to defend the belt for well over a year.

Garcia had just been sitting on the title while taking one catch-weight fight after another in the welterweight division.

Danny Garcia relinquishing WBC light welterweight title

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garcia74By Dan Ambrose: In a long overdue move, WBC light welterweight champion Danny Garcia (30-0, 17 KOs) will be giving up his WBC title, according to the World Boxing Council. The 27-year-old Garcia hasn’t defended his WBC 140 pound title since winning a controversial decision in Puerto Rico last year in March against Mauricio Herrera.

In Garcia’s last two fights since then, he’s beaten lightweight Rod Salka and Lamont Peterson at welterweight at catch-weights. With Garcia now reportedly signed to fight welterweight Paulie Malignaggi on August 1st in yet another welterweight contest, the WBC chose to have Garcia’s WBC light welterweight title removed and made vacant.

Danny Garcia gives up WBC 140lb title, Matthysse – Postol to fight for it

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Danny Garcia spoke to WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman and after a very emotional conversation, agreed to relinquish his Green and Gold belt. The World Boxing Council has declared the WBC super lightweight title vacant. Danny’s weight situation forced his decision to fight at welterweight and confirmed his physical ability to compete in that division while assessing the possibility of returning to 140 pounds.