The Putra Indoor Stadium re-Christened Axiata Arena will be the venue of the Manny Pacquiao-Lucas Matthysse World Boxing Association welterweight championship encounter scheduled July 14 in Malaysia’s Capital City of Kiuala Lumpur. Putra Stadium acquired its corporate name Axiata Arena as part of efforts to build a Malaysian sporting nation in partnership between Axiata Group Berhad and Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia (PSM). Axiata Arena is designed to become the landmark for the redevelopment of Bukit Jalil Sports Complex, which will be known as KL Sports City (KLSC) when completed in July. Axiata Arena was the main hub of various sporting events in the 29th SEA Games and 9th ASEAN Para Games last year. Before the fight, “The Greatest” announced it will be his last fight only to change his mind following his impressive victory.

Source: Manila Times April 28, 2018 15:22 UTC