Philippine President Will Watch Live Pacquiao-Matthysse Match

Pacman can TKO Matthysse - Bong Go

For Manny Pacquiao's bid for a new title, with the people and lead by President Rodrigo Duterte.

Pacquiao is delighted with the news from Ambassador of the Philippines to Malaysia Charles Jose that President Duterte will personally watch the 'National Fist' battles against Argentina's World Boxing Association welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse on Sunday (July 15) at Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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According to Jose, the President will meet with the newly elected Malaysian Prime Minister Mahatir Mohamad. And will personally witness the engraving of Pacquiao's history after the meeting.

"He disclosed to the media that he will be coming here to watch the fight, after meeting Prime Minister Mahatir," said Joseph.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte - Image Source

Team Pacquiao with his family and several media members arrived at Kuala Lumpur on Monday evening.

"I'm happy because they're all here, all my kids, all my family here, along with my wife's side, everyone else are all here," Pacman said.

Special Assistant to President Christopher Lawrence 'Bong Go' is confident that the Argentinian champion will be defeated by Pacquiao.

"Both are champions in their own right and both have knock out punching power. But Matthysse's style fully fits with our bet. It will be Pacquiao via knockout victory inside 12 rounds, "said Go who is a certified sports enthusiast besides becoming a public servant.

“Our fighting Senator will bring home the crown for the Filipinos.”

Both camps both predict a convincing win and not by points.

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My Opinion on this article

It is really a great honor for the Team Pacquiao and Manny Pacquiao himself that the President of the Philippines will be there to witness personally his fight. It can really boosts the Filipino boxer to win over the Argentinian boxer.

This is the very first time a Philippine President supported personally a boxer's fight and that we can see how supportive the current Philippine President.

Filipinos around the world will find way to watch the match. Every Manny Pacquiao match, Filipino people are there to fully support. Winning or losing does not matter for Manny Pacquiao has shown his pride and that he bring famous to our Philippine flag to the world.

Good luck to Pacquiao on his upcoming match.