On the boxing fight between Manny Pacquiao and Lucas Matthysse, it was said that Filipinos are not betting for the Pambansang Kamao.
Boxing enthusiasts not only in the Philippines but as well as in other countries are surely excited about the much-awaited fight between Manny Pacquiao and Lucas Matthysse.
The boxing fight will take place in Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia on July 15. This will surely be one of the most watched TV events of the year.
On the other hand, based on the article published in Abante under the column of Jun Lalin, there are rumors saying that the fight is not as popular as the previous fights of the Pambansang Kamao.
Despite of that allegations, it was said that the tickets are almost sold out already.
Aside from this intrigue regarding the fight between Pacquiao and Matthysse, there was another rumor with a negative implication to the Philippine boxing champ.
It was said that there are some Filipino boxing enthusiasts who will bet on Pacquiao’s opponent instead on him, based on the article.
Though some know for a fact that the Argentine boxing champion is a very strong opponent on the boxing ring, but Pinoys are still hoping that the Pambansang Kamao will bring home another boxing title.
Behind this, there are speculations that some will secretly bet on Matthysse that will imply that they are believing his strength to win over the Pinoy boxing champ.
The Argentine boxer was hailed as the WBA welterweight title since January 2018. Back in 2012 to 2013, he was the WBC interim super lightweight title holder.
Pacquiao is currently Rank #4 BoxRec’s ranking of the greatest pound for pound boxers of all time.
Aside from boxing, he also entered basketball. He is also known as a politician for being one of the present Senators of the Philippines.