Golden Boy Promotions has confirmed that eight-division world champion and Pinoy pride Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao will go head to head with reigning WBA welterweight champ Lucas Mathysse for the WBC world title on July 15.
In a tweet, Golden Boy Promotions founder Oscar De La Hoya said that the fight will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Signed, sealed, and delivered: Proud to officially announce that WBA welterweight world champion @MatthysseLucas will put his title on the line against @mannypacquiao in Kuala Lumpur, Malyasia on Saturday night July 14 (US time).
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) April 2, 2018
Pacquiao took to Twitter to post his response to De La Hoya’s announcement, and said that he can’t wait to challenge Mathysse in a boxing duel.
It’s on! Can’t wait to challenge Lucas Matthysse for another world title on July 15 in Kuala Lumpur, Malyasia – July 14 US time #Pacmanisback
— Manny Pacquiao (@mannypacquiao) April 3, 2018
Last month, reports have surfaced announcing that Pacquiao had already chosen to fight Mathysse over former world champion Danny Garcia.
The initial target date for the fight was June 24.
Mathysse, a Golden Boy promoted boxer, hails from Argentina. He has held the WBA welterweight title since January 2018.
