Lucas Matthysse | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lucas Martín Matthysse 27 September 1982 |
| Other names | La Máquina ("The Machine") |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)[1] |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm)[1] |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 45 |
| Wins | 39 |
| Wins by KO | 36 |
| Losses | 5 |
| No contests | 1 |
Lucas Martín Matthysse (Spanish: [ˈlukas maˈtise]; born 27 September 1982) is an Argentine former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2018. He held the WBA (Regular) welterweight title in 2018 and the WBC interim super lightweight title from 2012 to 2013. Matthysse was known for his aggressive pressure fighting style and formidable punching power. He is the younger brother of welterweight contender, Walter Matthysse and former featherweight world champion of boxing, Edith Soledad Matthysse.[2][3]