Manny Pacquiao said that a convincing triumph by knockout or even by unanimous decision against World Boxing Association welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse in their scheduled fight on July 15 at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia would mean he would still continue fighting.

“Of course that’s important because this fight is a test if I’m still fit to fight,” said the 39-year-old Pacquiao in Filipino during the launch of Go Sports Philippines store at the Filinvest Alabang Mall in Muntinlupa City on Thursday night.

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