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Lucas Matthysse Hosts His
First-Ever
Argentinian Media Workout
Photos: Arano Box
Former Interim WBC Super Lightweight World Champion
Lucas "La Máquina" Matthysse (37-3, 34 KOs) hosted his
first-ever Argentinian media work out on Monday, Sept.
14 ahead of his upcoming fight with former WBC
International Super Lightweight Champion Viktor "The
Iceman" Postol (27-0, 11 KOs). Matthysse showcased his
boxing skills in a workout session open to the public
and spoke to the media about his upcoming fight.
Matthysse and Postol will square off for the vacant WBC
World Super Lightweight Championship in a 12-round bout
on October 3 at StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.
Today, Sept. 15, Matthysse held a special round table
with the media alongside, Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and
CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, his manager Mario Arano,
trainer Cuty Barrera and fellow fighter Marcelino "Nino"
Lopez who is scheduled to fight in the non-televised
undercard of Matthysse-Postol. In addition, fellow
Golden Boy Promotions fighters, Yamaguchi Falcao and
Patrick Teixeira joined Lucas Matthysse for his big day
with the Argentinian press.
Presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with
Arano Box Promotions, Top Rank, Inc. and ELITE Boxing
Promotion, the championship event will be televised live
on HBO Boxing After Dark beginning at 10:15 p.m. ET/PT.
Below is what Lucas Matthysse, his promoter, his manager
and trainer had to say about the upcoming showdown on
Oct. 3:
LUCAS "LA MAQUINA" MATTHYSSE, Former Interim WBC Super
Lightweight World Champion and Number Two Contender for
the Vacant WBC Super Lightweight Title:
"I feel very good, we have been doing a lot of sparring
against fighters who are taller and bigger to make sure
we are prepared. I think this is important, I want to
make sure I am comfortable in the ring against [Viktor]
Postol come Oct. 3.
"This is a great opportunity for me. I want to win the
title. Winning the title will elevate me to a different
level in my career. It will give me a different name and
another status in the boxing community.
"This is the opportunity to continue fighting the best
and the bigger names in the division."
OSCAR DE LA HOYA, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy
Promotions:
"The fight against Postol will obviously be complicated,
but I know Lucas is preparing very well and he has a
great team around him making sure he has good sparring
partners.
"I've always loved Argentina. The first time I came, it
was in 1996, and I left very impressed. I am now working
with Lucas and have visited twice this year and that
makes me very happy. I really admire this country and
have a lot of respect for Lucas and look forward to
coming back to celebrate 'The Machine' and his world
title victory."
MARIO ARANO, Manager to Lucas Matthysse:
"This is the opportunity that we have been waiting for,
we have to thank all who made this fight possible.
"Lucas is well prepared and will end the fight early. I
consider Lucas a superior fighter."
LUIS "CUTY" BARRERA, Trainer to Lucas Matthysse:
"I believe the fight will go the distance and we have
made sure that Lucas is prepared.
"We will be victorious on Oct 3. Lucas is ready for this
fight and will show everyone what he is capable of as a
fighter."
"Matthysse will give a great fight. As a fighter he
surprises me everyday and I am proud to be part of this
team.
"Training in Junie is the best place for Lucas. I
believe we have shown that in the ring in his last two
fights and we will do so again on Oct. 3. You do not
need to leave the country, to be champion."
Tickets for Matthysse vs. Postol are priced at $150,
$75, $50 and $25, plus applicable taxes, fees and
services charges, and go on sale Friday, July 31 at 10
a.m. PT. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com, by phone
at 888-9-AXS-TIX (888-929-7849), and at StubHub Center
Box Office (Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. PT to 6
p.m. PT). VIP Suites are available by calling
877-604-8777. For more information on group discounts or
VIP packages, call 877-234-8425.
Matthysse vs. Postol is a 12-round bout for the vacant
WBC World Super Lightweight Championship presented by
Golden Boy Promotions in association with Arano Box
Promotions, Top Rank, Inc. and ELITE Boxing Promotion
and is sponsored by Corona and Mexico - Live it To
Believe It!. Doors open at 2 p.m. on Oct. 3 and the
first bout begins at 2:30 p.m. PT. The HBO Boxing After
Dark telecast begins at 10:15 p.m. ET/PT.
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