Best fights of Lucas Matthysse
Over 14 years as a professional, Lucas Matthysse has compiled a 39-5 (36) record, including 18 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Lucas Matthysse stops Humberto Soto
On June 23, 2012 Lucas Matthysse fought Humberto Soto for the vacant WBC InterContinental and WBC Continental Americas super lightweight titles. Matthysse was 29 years old with a record of 30-2, and Soto was 32 with a record of 58-7-2. Matthysse was on a 2-fight winning streak and Soto was on a 15-fight winning streak. Matthysse stopped Humberto Soto via retirement in the 5th round. Won the vacant titles.
2. Lucas Matthysse KOs Lamont Peterson
On May 18, 2013 Lucas Matthysse faced Lamont Peterson in a super lightweight bout. Matthysse was 30 years old with a record of 33-2, and Peterson was 29 with a record of 31-1-1. Matthysse was on a 5-fight winning streak and Peterson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Matthysse stopped Lamont Peterson via TKO in the 3rd round.
3. Lucas Matthysse KOs John Molina Jr.
On April 26, 2014 Lucas Matthysse fought John Molina Jr. for the vacant WBC Continental Americas super lightweight title. Matthysse was 31 years old with a record of 34-3, and Jr. was 31 with a record of 27-3. Matthysse was coming off a loss, while Jr. was on a 2-fight winning streak. Matthysse stopped John Molina Jr. via KO in the 11th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Lucas Matthysse loses to Manny Pacquiao via KO
On July 15, 2018 Lucas Matthysse defended his WBA (Regular) welterweight title against Manny Pacquiao. Matthysse was 35 years old with a record of 39-4, and Pacquiao was 39 with a record of 59-7-2. Matthysse was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Pacquiao was coming off a loss. Pacquiao stopped Matthysse via TKO in the 7th round. Lost the title.
5. Lucas Matthysse KOs Vivian Harris
On February 20, 2010 Lucas Matthysse faced Vivian Harris in a super lightweight bout. Matthysse was 27 years old with a record of 25-0, and Harris was 31 with a record of 29-3-1. Matthysse was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Matthysse stopped Vivian Harris via TKO in the 4th round.
6. Lucas Matthysse defeats Ruslan Provodnikov
On April 18, 2015 Lucas Matthysse faced Ruslan Provodnikov in a super lightweight bout. Matthysse was 32 years old with a record of 36-3, and Provodnikov was 31 with a record of 24-3. Matthysse was on a 2-fight winning streak and Provodnikov was coming off a win. Matthysse won via majority decision.
