Manny Pacquiao vows to knockout Lucas Matthysse early as pair weigh-in ahead of WBA world welterweight clash
MANNY PACQUIAO has vowed to knock Lucas Matthysse out early on, as the pair weighed-in ahead of their WBA world welterweight clash. The eight-division world champion, 39, is promising an early KO on Sunday night in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. EPA Manny Pacquiao and Lucas Matthysse both made weight ahead of Sunday's fight EPA Manny Pacquiao has vowed to KO Lucas Matthysse early Both Pacquiao and Matthysse made weight - with the Filipino coming in at a trim 146lbs and his opponent 146.7lbs. Ahead of this weekend's clash Pacquiao said he is still as hungry as ever, saying: "I am ready. Everything is under control. I am motivated, happy and hungry." Meanwhile, Pacman's Argentinian counterpart said he is ready for the “battle” to defend his WBA welterweight title this weekend. Matthysse told AFP: "I am feeling good. I made the weight, I'm ready to eat and I'm ready for the battle tomorrow." EPA Manny Pacquiao has not enjoyed a KO win for nearly a decad...
