I even believe the fight should have been hosted in the Philippines and dubbed “Thrilla in Manila 2,” and why not? Although no longer in their primes, Pacquiao and Matthysse are still entertaining fighters who once left a trail of destruction during their peaks. Pacquiao is entering the fight as the challenger with Matthysse holding the World Boxing Association world welterweight (147 pounds) championship. And the “Thrilla in Manila” also featured a Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier who were no longer in their primes. So should we cry the Pacquiao-Matthysse fight is not being held in Manila as the “Thrilla in Manila 2?”

Source: Manila Times May 09, 2018 13:07 UTC