Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao scored a stunning knockout win against Argentinian WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse in Malaysia on Sunday morning in a win that announced the 39-year-old isn’t finished yet.
Referee Kenny Bayless stepped in to bring a conclusion to the exhibition in the seventh round after Pacquiao had dropped the big-hitting 35-year-old for a third time.
Philippines senator Manny Pacquiao gave an exhibition against Argentina’s Lucas Matthysse in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: AFP
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It was the first time in 17 years that Pacquiao had fought without hall of fame American trainer Freddie Roach in his corner, but he looked unfazed throughout.
Following his shock loss to Australian journeyman Jeff Horn last time out, Pacquiao decided to change his corner team, and his new line-up paid immediate dividends.
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The Filipino dropped the champion three times in the fight, the first coming from a beautifully timed left hook in round three as the veteran dominated.
