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Pacquiao’s Aussie sparmate belittles Lucas Matthysse’s chances

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/06/16/george-kambosos-2018-2018-061518.jpg"/><figcaption>George Kambosos (left) trades punches with Manny Pacquiao. Wendell Alinea</figcaption></figure></div>Manny Pacquiao’s sparring partner, George Kambosos Jr., thinks Lucas Matthysse will have trouble defending his world welterweight title against Pacquiao in Kuala Lumpur on July 15.Kambosos, who has gone several rounds with Pacquiao in General Santos City, said Matthysse’s defense is virtually non-existent because he relies mainly on his offense.“Matthysse’s defense is not superb and he relies only on his offense. This is perfect for a fighter like Manny Pacquiao,” the undefeated Greek-Australian fighter said in an article posted on <a href="https://www.boxingscene.com/pacquiao-sparring-partner-feels-matthysse-get-blasted-out--129130">BoxingScene.com</a>.“I believe Manny can knock Matthysse out . . . Pacquiao’s hand speed, combination punching and power will lead to a knock out over Matthysse.”<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/06/14/18/look-after-opening-new-mpbl-conference-pacquiao-returns-to-training">LOOK: After opening new MPBL conference, Pacquiao returns to training</a></li></ul>Although Pacquiao is already pushing 40, Kambosos doesn’t think it will affect the outcome of the fight.“Matthysse is 35 as well, so age won’t play a major role in this fight. Manny is fitter, faster and smarter than Matthysse. I’m confident in the way we are training and sparring. He can keep a very fast pace for the whole 12 rounds if it is to go to a decision,” he said.(For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.)

George Kambosos Jr. thinks Matthysse will have trouble defending his world welterweight title against Pacquiao in Kuala Lumpur on July 15.

George Kambosos Jr. thinks Matthysse will have trouble defending his world welterweight title against Pacquiao in Kuala Lumpur on July 15.