By Jeff Aranow: Manny Pacquiao still hasn’t committed to using his long-time trainer Freddie Roach for his next fight on July 15 against WBA World welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Pacquiao vs. Matthysse
Pacquiao splits with Freddie Roach
By Chris Williams: Manny Pacquiao has split with his longtime trainer Freddie Roach ahead of his July 15 fight against WBA World welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse. Pacquiao, 39, will be trained by Buboy Fernandez and Raides Neri for the Matthysse fight, which will be taking place in Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysia.
Pacquiao vs. Matthyse on ESPN PPV, Roach out as trainer
By Jeff Aranow: Manny Pacquiao vs. Lucas Matthysse will on ESPN pay-per-view on July 14, and the former eight division world champion will not have trainer Freddie Roach in his corner. Pacquiao (59-7-2, 38 KOs) will be trained by Buboy Fernandez, who doesn’t have anywhere near the same experience in boxing as Roach. But with everything Pacquiao has learned over the years, he’s on cruise control at this point.
Manny Pacquiao vs. Lucas Matthysse signed for July 14!
By Chris Williams: Oscar De La Hoya has announced that Manny Pacquiao vs. Lucas Matthysse fight is officially a done deal for July 14 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is a fight that many boxing fans thought wouldn’t happen, but with the help of Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions, they were able to get this great match-up across the finish line.
Pacquiao and Matthysse agree to July 8 fight
By Jim Dower: Manny Pacquiao (59-7-2, 38 KOs) and Lucas Matthysse have made a verbal agreement to face each other on July 8 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, according to RingTV. Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank is helping put the fight together, and it’ll be televised on ESPN.
Pacquiao’s fight with Matthysse moved to July 8
By Jim Dower: Manny Pacquiao’s fight against WBA World welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse has been moved from June 24 to July 8 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The reason for the postponement is because the original June 24th date conflicted with Ramadan, according to the Manila Bulletin.
Pacquiao’s team says he’s no longer with Top Rank
By Chris Williams: Manny Pacquiao is no longer with his long time promoters Top Rank, according to the Filipino star’s lawyer Eldibrando Viernesto. He says Pacquiao’s contract with Top Rank expired a year ago after his fight with Jeff Horn on July 2 in Brisbane, Australia.
Pacquiao starts training for Matthysse fight
By Jeff Aranow: Manny Pacquiao has started his training camp for his hoped-for June 24th fight against WBA World welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The fight isn’t a sure thing though, as his promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank says the money through for the fight to take place.
Pacquiao won’t be trained by Freddie Roach for next fight
By Chris Williams: Manny Pacquiao won’t have trainer Freddie Roach in his corner for his still un-finalized fight against WBC World welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse on June 24 in Malaysia. In Pacquiao’s corner will be Buboy Fernandez as his lead trainer.
Pacquiao vs. Matthysse fight still not completed for June 24
By Chris Williams: Former 8 division world champion Manny Pacquiao is saying he’ll be fighting WBA World welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse on June 24 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, but promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank says there’s still no deal yet. Arum is waiting for $5 million in upfront money for the fight, according to ESPN. There’s supposed to be $15 million all total for the fight.