Manny Pacquaio Vs. Lucas Matthysse (The Boxing Analysis)

Welcome to the boxing analysis, the only series on AllThingsCombat.com to break down and analyse boxing fights round by round. Last week we saw Manny Pacquaio challenge Lucas Matthysse for the WBA welterweight Championship and it’s time we do the boxing analysis.

Round 1

Matthysse comes out early but Pacquaio is so much faster than him. There was nice hits throughout this opening round.


My Thoughts:Good round.


Round Winner: Manny Pacquaio

Round 2

Pacquaio gets some good body shots - it’s important to work Matthysse’s body early on. Pacquaio gets a good headshot and a nice body combination.


My Thoughts: Pacquaio is getting nice hits in.


Round Winner: Manny Pacquaio

Round 3

Matthysse gets a good combo but Pacquaio knocks him down. Matthysse is now being cautious. He is moving backwards, the trouble with that is Pacquaio is closing the gaps. Matthysse is praying for the bell now.


My Thoughts: Great knockdown from PAC-man.


Round Winner: Manny Pacquaio

Round 4

Lucas Matthysse looks a little bit better this round bye it’s still all Pacquaio so far! Pacquaio isn’t the youngest but the speed on that boy is unbelievable! PAC-Man is getting great body shots.


My Thoughts: An enjoyable round.


Round Winner: Manny Pacquaio

Round 5

Pacquaio gets some good head shots in, Matthysse fights back. The PAC-man isn’t blocking that much anymore - he’s the most confident man in that arena. I can imagine if Prime Pacquaio around in 2018, he would be in the UFC - I just get that vibe. Pacquaio hits Matthysse and Matthysse drops down to one knee.


My Thoughts: Another knockdown, Pacquaio literally can’t lose at this point.


Round Winner: Manny Pacquaio

Round 6

Matthysse opens the round with some great punches. It looks like he might’ve hit a low-blow. Pacquaio takes his time to rest his groin. Manny Pacquaio hits hard-looking punches in retaliation of the groin shot. I thought Matthysse could win this round at the start but it looks like Pacquaio is just going to town, he’s really picking Matthysse apart in typical Pacquaio fashion.


My Thoughts: Another great round for Manny. Lucas Matthysse needs a new strategy. He should do more dodging and try out some snap jabs and a lot more combinations which would catch Pacquaio off guard.


Round Winner: Manny Pacquaio

Round 7

Matthysse once again begins the round well - this could be his round. Pacquaio getting shots in now but I’d say Matthysse still taking the lead. Pacquaio hits a combination and Matthysse goes down and that’s all she wrote. #PACmanIsBackMan


This has been the Boxing Analysis, did you enjoy the fight? I’ve been Josh from AllThingsCombat.com and I’ll see you another time.