Golden Boy Promotions boss Oscar De La Hoya has confirmed via Twitter that Lucas Matthysse will defend his WBA welterweight title against Manny Pacquiao in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 14.
De La Hoya said on Twitter: “Signed, sealed, and delivered: Proud to officially announce that WBA welterweight world champion @MatthysseLucas will put his title on the line against @mannypacquiao in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Saturday night July 14 (US time)”.