At the StubHub Center, Carson, California, Lucas Matthysse and Viktor Postol both successfully weighed inside the 140 pound limit. Ahead of their vacant WBC Junior Lightweight clash, scheduled for 12 rounds, both men came in at 139.4 pounds. The pair looked in fine shape, focused on the task ahead, which is always good to see when a world title is on the line.
HBO cameras were in California to catch all the Matthysse vs Postol Weigh-In action:
A lot of boxing fans have been anticipating what looks to be a very evenly matched contest, including myself. Matthysse is the betting favorite, renowned for his raw power which has seen him blow out quality boxers like Lamont Peterson inside 2 rounds. Surprisingly, he is yet to win a ‘fully fledged’ world title (you can check for yourself); the Argentine is already our No.1 Ranked Junior Welterweight, but a world title would obviously further cement that status.
Postol is no slouch himself, currently unbeaten and riding the No.7 spot. The Ukrainian is quickly building a reputation for being a fine boxer, and one who is deserving of a title shot. With Freddie Roach in his corner, we can all expect to see something special tonight from this fella. His power may pale against his opponent’s tonight, but he will enter the ring the clearly taller, rangier man. This one should be good, folks.
Matthysse will enter the ring with 37 wins, 3 defeats, 34 knockouts, and Postol 22 wins, 0 defeats, 11 knockouts.
Who are you picking in Matthysse vs Postol, fans? Will this be Postol’s breakthrough victory? Or will Matthysse walk through his more unexperienced foe? Get those predictions rolling in!
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