4 belts at stake in Pacman's card

MANNY Pacquiao is gunning for one of four world titles at stake against WBA champion Lucas Matthysse in the “Fight of Champions” roadshow that promises to electrify the Axiata Arena on July 15 from start to finish.

Playing the unlikely role as challenger in an inspired bid to win an unprecedented 11th world title, the only eight-weight division boxing champion Pacquiao (59-7-2, 36 KOs) is training to dethrone the dangerous Matthysse of Argentina (39-4, 36 Kos).

The World Boxing Association recently ordered Jhack Tepora of the Philippines (210, 16 KOs) to fight Edivaldo “Indio” Ortega of Mexico (261-1, 12 KOs), for the vacant “regular” WBA featherweight title.

Tepora, the explosive 25-year-old Cebu native, will have his hands full against the 28-year-old Ortega of Tijuana, Mexico. Tepora is looking to deny Ortega the pleasure of beating an-

other Filipino in his quest for the world title. Ortega defeated Drian Francisco in his last fight.

This will be Ortega’s first match outside Mexico and his major title shot. Tepora, who has previously won minor titles, is eager to show his wares on a larger stage as he has scored knockouts in his last five outings.

“Fight of Champions,” which has a total of 11 fights, will be beamed live throughout the world. MP Promotions, the promotional company put up by Pacquiao, loaded up the card with boxers raring to showcase talent and potential.