Pacquiao Vs Matthysse Vegas Odds
Manny Pacquiao vs. Lucas Matthysse, billed as Fight of Champions, was a boxing match for the WBA (Regular) welterweight championship. The event took place on July 15, 2018 at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Opening Odds Current Odds; Pacquiao-220-240: Matthysse +180 +190: Odds via Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, as of July 11. Lucas Matthysse, 39-4 (36 KOs), Trelew, Argentina. Betting Odds: Manny Pacquiao (-230), Lucas Matthysse (+170) Future Hall of Famer and former PFP top-dog Manny Pacquiao takes on noted puncher Lucas Matthysse on July 15 in Malaysia. This will be Pacquiao's first fight since a controversial decision loss to Jeff Horn in July of last year. With Vegas constantly updating odds ahead of Saturday's start time, you'll want to see the Pacquiao vs. Thurman picks from SportsLine boxing expert Peter Kahn before you make your own predictions.
When it comes to the Matthysse vs. Pacquiao bout, the odds at LV BET are slightly different. Pacquiao is still the favourite with odds of 12/25, while Matthysse stands at 3/2. The interesting thing is that LV BET also offers betting on the match to end in a draw at odds of 21/1 – if you bet on this option and the match ends in a draw, you.
Lucas Matthysse vs Manny Pacquiao Preview July 14th
Lucas Matthysse of Argentina will be defending his WBA Welterweight Title for the first time this Saturday, July 14th when he meets ring legend Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines in Kuala Lumpur. The 12-round bout will be streamed live in the U.S. On ESPN+ while fans in Britain and Ireland can catch the action live on BoxNation. Matthysse won the vacant crown in January when he stopped Tewa Kiram of Thailand in the eighth round. Pacquiao’s last fight came last July when he dropped a highly-controversial unanimous decision and his WBO Welterweight belt to Jeff Horn in Australia.
Matthysse vs Pacquiao Betting Odds
Here are the betting odds from online sportsbook BetOnline.ag (full review here).
- Lucas Matthysse +175
- Manny Pacquiao -205
My Pick
Matthysse is now 35 years old and will climb into the ring with a record of 39-4 along with 36 Kos. His last loss came in an attempt at a world title in October of 2015 when he was stopped in the 10th round by Viktor Postol for the vacant WBC Super Lightweight Crown. He has a pretty good chin even though he’s been dropped a couple of times and was stopped by Postol, but it’s definitely not made of granite. Matthysse isn’t the tallest welterweight around as he’s just over 5-feet-6-inches with a 69-inch.
His other losses have been against Danny Garcia, Devon Alexander and Zab Judah and all three were by controversial decisions. Matthysse prefers opponents who stand in front of him and attack rather than those who attempt to box him, but his opponent on Saturday night is more likely to use his boxing skills and speed instead of getting into a toe-to-toe brawl. This means Matthysse is going to have to work to close the gap and do some damage.
The champion has decent boxing skills, but he’s best known for his power as he owns a knockout ratio of 82 per cent. He’s one of the hardest punchers of his generation and is never out of a fight because of it. His biggest wins have been against Emmanuel Taylor, Ruslan Provodnikov, Roberto Ortiz, John Molina Jr., Lamont Peterson, Humberto Soto, Mike Dallas Jr., De Marcus Corley and Vivian Harris. Matthysse has plenty of experience with 189 rounds under his belt turning pro back in 2004.
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The 39-year-old southpaw Pacquiao will climb through the ring ropes with a record of 59-7-2 with 38 Kos. He’s still an excellent boxer with fine skills and speed, but Pacquiao’s power hasn’t been evident for quite some time. He hasn’t stopped an opponent in more than eight years as the last man he stopped was Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico when he finished him in the 12th round back in 2009. Still, his knockout ratio currently stands at a decent 56 per cent, but he can’t depend on his power anymore.
Pacquiao’s chin has held up well since Juan Manuel Marquez landed the perfect punch on him in the sixth round back in December of 2012, but he’s been stopped in three of his seven career losses. Since he’s been on the canvas a few times during his career he needs to keep his focus at all times and make sure he doesn’t leave himself wide open for a Matthysse power shot. His key to winning this fight will be his speed and chin since the champion is the harder hitter, especially at welterweight.
Pacquiao stands just over 5-feet-5-inches tall and owns a 67-inch reach. He’s boxed 455 rounds since he turned pro back in 1995. He has tons of big fight experience against the best in the world after winning world titles in eight weight classes. Pacquiao has simply faced all the top boxers of his era and has lost just seven times. Like himself, a good number of his past opponents will be ending up in the hall of fame and this is what makes him a boxing legend. He’s fleet of foot with great hand speed and controls most fights with his right jab, stinging left hand and lightning-quick combinations.
Prediction…
Pacquiao is the more talented of the two, but that doesn’t guarantee anything as we saw against Horn. He’ll need to work hard for all 12 rounds with speed and movement and make sure he doesn’t get tagged directly on the chin. Matthysse is usually a slow starter, but can’t afford to do that against Pacquiao as he needs to get out of the gate early and establish his power by letting his hands go. We’ve seen Matthysse outboxed and stopped in the past, but he’s still one of the best welterweights out there due to his style and power. Don’t be surprised by any outcome here, but the most likely scenarios appear to be a Pacquiao decision or a Matthysse stoppage. Pacquiao may not have Freddie Roach in his scorner this time, but his style should be good enough to take a decision as long as his chin holds out.
This is a 50/50 fight, but Pacquiao’s boxing skills should frustrate Matthysse.
Play: Pacquiao -205 @ BetOnline.ag
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These two aged warriors, albeit past their prime, will fight for Matthysse's WBA World Welterweight title. Who has more left in his tank?
Here's a look at where the money is going from Vegas bookmakers, along with opinions from boxing experts, boxers and trainers, as well as my best bet for the fight.
Pacquiao Vs Matthysse Vegas Odds Today
Line movementOdds for Pacquiao-Matthysse
| Opening Odds | Current Odds | |
|---|---|---|
| Pacquiao | -220 | -240 |
| Matthysse | +180 | +190 |
| Odds via Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, as of July 11. | ||
Jeff Sherman, race and sportsbook manager at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, opened the fight with Pacquiao -220 and Matthysse +180.
'Initial support was on Matthysse, and the price got as low as -190/+160. Since then, it has been steady Pacquiao money support.' said Sherman. The Westgate has 57 percent of total tickets written thus far on Pacquiao, and 65 percent of total money wagered on him, too. Sherman will post a total on the fight closer to fight day.
At William Hill US, senior trader Adam Pullen posted the fight with Pacquiao -190 and Matthysse +170.
'We have written tickets 2-1 in favor of Matthysse, but money is 3-1 in favor of Pacquiao,' said Pullen. He has adjusted the price to Pacquiao -210 and Matthysse +180 based on this action. Like Sherman, Pullen will post a total on the fight closer to fight day.
• Jamel Herring (ranked lightweight boxer): 'I'm pushing for Manny. Though he's been inactive for the past year now, I still think he's a better all-around fighter than Lucas. I wasn't too happy with Lucas' last performance, and I can't really say if he's still 'The Machine' we've grown to know over the years.'
• Abraham Gonzalez (boxing sharp): 'Very interesting battle of two great fighters, although past their prime, meeting in a significant title fight. In the beginning rounds, Pacquiao will dictate the pace with his quick hand speed and movement. In the middle to late rounds is where you will see Matthysse land the big shots testing the battle-worn chin of Pacquiao. This will end up being a very exciting fight and will go the distance. Pacquiao by split decision.'
• Stephen 'Breadman' Edwards (boxing trainer): 'Pac gets dropped and hurt, but he wins a decision and outboxes Matthysse.'
• Michelle Joy Phelps (boxing sharp): 'Pacquiao has speed and the skill set to outpoint Matthysse. But that's if he doesn't get caught by one of Matthysse's shots. This is going to be a tough fight for both men. Manny doesn't have the power to stop Lucas, but if he can go the distance and avoid the power shots Lucas will be trying to catch him with, I can see Pacquiao winning on points. Otherwise, Matthysse's power will stop him and retire Pacman. It's also going to be very interesting to see how Manny performs without Freddie Roach in his corner.'
• Rich Marotta (Hall of Fame Sportscaster): 'I look for Pacquiao-Matthysse to be a very good, fan-friendly, action-packed fight. I am picking Pacquiao to win by a unanimous decision. I always thought it would take somebody very special to beat Manny, and that proved true in the cases of [Floyd] Mayweather and [Juan Manuel] Marquez. However, that's no longer the case, as Jeff Horn proved a year ago. He does however still possess terrific speed and unusual, if not impossible, angles to figure out. Horn simply mauled him, and I don't think Lucas can or will do that. Matthysse, a few years ago, appeared on his way to being a 'special' fighter. However, he too seems to have deteriorated, and despite possessing excellent power, will not land hard enough to KO Manny nor often enough to outpoint him.'
• John 'Iceman' Scully (boxing trainer): 'I will go against the grain on this one and against my initial first reaction. Lucas will come away with the win, as he has more left in the tank and is more motivated to win.'
• Marcos Figueroa (boxing sharp): 'This fight is happening five years too late, as both fighters are now long in the tooth. I expect Manny to win a UD.'
• Evan Young (boxing sharp): 'Pacquiao is facing a legitimate KO puncher in Matthysse. It's obvious to me that Pacquiao is past his prime with the long grind of 23 years, 68 bouts and boxing professionally since he was 16 years old. With the wear and tear you'd presume to be on Pacquiao, he is still a tremendous boxer. Matthysse is a true destroyer and has bludgeoning power. Pacquiao brings a speed and footwork advantage into this fight. Matthysse prefers stationary targets, and Pacquiao won't give him that. The southpaw Pacquiao will display deft foot movement while peppering Matthysse from awkward angles. I think Pacquiao still has enough to turn back the dangerous Matthysse. I'll say Pacquiao to win by unanimous decision or possibly a late stoppage. '
• Luke Chapman (boxing sharp): 'While both guys may be beyond their best, I think this is a good fight. By all reports both have had great camps, and Manny looks to be in spectacular condition. I'm picking Manny to win straight out. He's still got the tools to dismantle The Machine.'
• Joshua Stabile (boxing sharp): 'Pac no longer has Roach in his corner, and he hasn't fought in 12 months since the controversial loss to Horn. Matthysse has been active against very good competition and won the WBA belt versus regional star Tewa Kiram six months ago, but the biggest names on his resume (Viktor Postol, Zab Judah and Danny Garcia) are all losses. I'll take Matthysse's power and output in a mild upset vs. an aging legend who hasn't scored a KO in almost a decade.'
• Will Smith Jr. (boxing sharp): 'Obviously, both Matthysse and Pacquiao are well past their primes. While The Machine has frightening power and a great new trainer in Robert Garcia, Pacquiao is known for his speed and angles (though he now lacks a proven trainer). With that said, even though Roach is out of the mix, I still think Pacquiao's speed will be too much for Matthysse. I've got Pacquiao winning by UD.'
Looking at the numbers
Pacquiao Vs Matthysse Odds
| Pacquiao | Matthysse | |
|---|---|---|
| Fights | 68 | 43 |
| Wins | 59 | 39 |
| Losses | 7 | 4 |
| Draws | 2 | 0 |
| KOs | 38 | 36 |
| KO% | 56 percent | 84 percent |
| Age | 39 | 35 |
| Height | 5-6 | 5-6 |
| Reach | 67 inches | 69 inches |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
Pacquiao: The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer was last seen in the ring in July of last year and on the wrong end of a horrible decision against Horn. Many observers, including myself, saw him winning rather comfortably. He is a living legend with wins over Oscar De La Hoya, Miguel Cotto, Marquez, Shane Mosley, Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera and Ricky Hatton, just to name a few. He will be fighting without Hall of Fame trainer Roach for the first time and has employed long-time friend and cornerman Buboy Fernandez to be his trainer. Does Pacman have another fight left in the tank or has father time finally caught up with the legend?
Matthysse: The 35-year-old Argentinian earned his nickname by reeling off 27 straight victories before losing a SD to Judah in November 2010. He will enter the right as the WBA welterweight champion, a title he won last January over Kiram via eighth-round KO. That was his second win in a row since getting stopped by Postol in 2015. He holds wins over John Molina Jr. in 2014 and Ruslan Provodnikov in 2015 in 'Fight of the Year' candidates. He has devastating KO power, as evident by his 84 percent KO average. He may be past his prime, like Pacquiao, but he will be looking to replicate Marquez's unforgettable KO of Pacquiao in 2012 and prove he still is The Machine.
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Pacquiao Vs Matthysse Vegas Odds
Best bet: Pacquiao -200 or better