Manny Pacquiao vs. Lucas Matthysse | A Viewer's Guide to this Violent Affair

steemsports (80)in #steemsports • 6 years ago

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With Manny Pacquiao becoming more concerned with politics and his position as a senator rather than fighter, people are somewhat doubting his ability to resurge and escape retirement for just a few months more. An always fan favorite, Manny is still well received whenever he enters the squared circle.

It will be a very interesting matchup when Manny straps up yet again to take on the 'La Maquina', also known as 'The Machine' Matthysse. Lucas has always been an incredibly hard hitting and durable fighter who loves to slug and has only been beaten by the truly elite of the elite.

Pacquiao surely has more accolades and is still known as one of the greatest fighters of all time (regardless of this or future fight results), but Lucas has shown to be a stalwart and tough to beat gatekeeper. If Manny has any of the spark he showed throughout his nearly 70 fight career...

..he should dismantle the Argentinian bomber. Time and age have worn on both men, and the wars they've entertained millions with have surely taken their toll. Many believed Pacquiao beat the younger, stronger Jeff Horn when they fought in Horn's homeland of Australia..

..and for that Manny have a reignited motivation to dismantle the next man put in front of him. This is almost a new era vs. old era fight as Manny has been on his decline for as long as Matthysse has been on his upswing. Regardless of the shape both men are in, they will put their souls out there and give the fans an absolute treat.

I see no way for the clashing styles of both these very talented boxers to give off a bad fight. There will be a blend of speed and technicality on Manny's end, and Matthysse will match his thunder with power and fearless aggression. It will be one for the ages, don't miss it!