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Matthysse is Erik Morales new opponent in a quest for history

Argentina’s Jorge Barrios was scheduled to fight Mexican legen Erik Morales on September 17 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Unfortunatley for “La Heina” Barrios, he was unable to resolve issues surrounding a visa to enter the United States and had to pull out of the fight.

In replacement of Barrios, fellow country man Lucas Matthysse will face off with Morales.

Matthysse is a tough brawler, who has pushed top rated American fighters Devon Alexander and Zab Judah to the limits en route to highly contested defeats.

Matthysse – Morales will be part of a pay per view event featuring Floyd Mayweather Junior’s return to the ring against Victor Ortiz.

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