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Pacquiao vs Ugas LIVE result: Stream, latest updates, how to watch online and undercard results

The legendary Filipino faces the Cuban for the WBA welterweight world title after Errol Spence Jr’s eye injury

Tom Kershaw
Sunday 22 August 2021 17:20 BST
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Yordenis Ugas celebrates in the ring
Yordenis Ugas celebrates in the ring (Getty Images)

Manny Pacquiao battles Yordenis Ugas in Las Vegas for the WBA ‘super’ welterweight title with both the Filipino and Cuban weighing in under the 147-pound limit.

The 42-year-old, who has hinted this could be his final fight, tipped the scales at 146lbs, while Ugas was on the very limit at 147lbs, with Pacquiao eager to produce a scintillating display to generate momentum ahead of what fans hope will be a rescheduled fight with Errol Spence Jr. The American, who holds the IBF and WBC world titles, was ruled out of the fight with Pacquiao due to an eye injury, with Terence Crawford the other champion in the division in possession of the WBO strap.

Pacquiao stunned Keith Thurman in 2019 but the WBA stripped him of the WBA belt due to inactivity with Ugas promoted to 'super' champion, which is fuelling the former five-weight world champion here, despite the short notice to adapt his game plan to a new opponent: "I never take this fight lightly," said Pacquiao. Of course I don't want to be over confident for this fight, but I want to make sure that tomorrow night, we're going to have the victory and the fans will be happy. Tomorrow night I will do my best. I'll give my best to the fans and of course for my country. This fight will be dedicated to the Philippine people."

While Ugas is pumped to mix it with such a decorated fighter, admitting he will be “very emotional”: "Being in the ring with a legend like Manny Pacquiao, I have a lot of respect for him, so I'm very excited. But all respect is finished after we get in the ring tomorrow. I'm definitely very emotional and very excited for this opportunity, and I have the belt. Whoever wins tomorrow, gets the belt, but right now I'm the champion and I'm ready."

Follow live round-by-round updates from the main event, plus undercard results:

Pacquiao vs Ugas: Round seven

A slower round ends acrimoniously as both fighters throw shots after the final bell. Ugas’ jab is the best weapon once again and should be enough just to nick it, although the Cuban could still increase his volume to ensure there is no doubt in the judges’ minds. Pacquiao is becoming a little frustrated.

Tom Kershaw22 August 2021 05:43

Pacquiao vs Ugas: Round six

A great round for Ugas, whose slippery footwork and sharp counters are confounding Pacquiao. The Cuban is clearly winning the battle of the jabs and, when Pacquiao gets on the inside, Ugas is sharp enough to avoid the flurries of punches and respond with his own single shots. Ugas is ahead at the halfway stage.

Tom Kershaw22 August 2021 05:38

Pacquiao vs Ugas: Round five

A better round for Pacquiao who ups his volume and outworks Ugas up close. The Cuban still landed telling counters, though, and the Filipino’s face is starting to mark up. It’s 3-2 in Ugas’s favour on our scorecard.

Tom Kershaw22 August 2021 05:34

Pacquiao vs Ugas: Round four

Ugas lands a right hand on the belt but Pacquiao complains that it was low and the referee obliges. There’s a short break to allow the Filipino to recover and Ugas gets a warning. If another is deemed to land low, the Cuban is likely to lose a point and that could prove very costly in what is a very close fight. Ugas gets the best of the round again, though, landing nice jabs as well as a looping right hook. Pacquiao is struggling to find his rhythm.

Tom Kershaw22 August 2021 05:29

Pacquiao vs Ugas: Round three

Pacquiao attempts to up the pace in the third round and he tries to overwhelm Ugas with a series of flurries. The Cuban is boxing magnificently, though, and manages to avoid the vast majority, all while picking out snappy counters. It should be Ugas’s round, but with the crowd so one-sided and boxing’s always dubious scorecards, there’s no guarantee that will be the case.

Tom Kershaw22 August 2021 05:25

Pacquiao vs Ugas: Round two

A much-improved second round for Ugas. A typically slick and skilled Cuban fighter, he takes advantage of his longer reach and wins the battle of the jabs against the shorter Pacquiao. Ugas then manages to land a lovely right-hand counter, too, as Pacquiao attempted to close the gap. The Filipino is unfazed but, after his lightning-quick start, the Cuban certainly did enough to take that round.

Tom Kershaw22 August 2021 05:22

Pacquiao vs Ugas: Round one

Pacquiao immediately takes the front foot and sets the tone with an early flurry. He backs Ugas up onto the ropes and follows it with another barrage, with several punches landing. Ugas takes the shots well, though, and begins to settle by the end of the round, using his superior size and strength, and lands nice jabs to the head and body. A clear first round to the Filipino.

Tom Kershaw22 August 2021 05:17

Pacquiao vs Ugas: First bell rings!

We are officially underway. Can Manny Pacquiao, at 42 years old, win yet another world title or will Yordenis Ugas clinch the most famous upset of his career?

Tom Kershaw22 August 2021 05:13

Pacquiao vs Ugas: Eye of the Tiger

Pacquiao, the only fighter in history to become a world champion in four different decades, walks to the ring to The Eye of the Tiger, perhaps, for the final time in his glorious career.

Tom Kershaw22 August 2021 05:07

Pacquiao vs Ugas: Fighters begin ring walks

Ugas walks first to the ring and the Cuban is all smiles, soaking in the occasion. There’s no question who the crowd are favouring here, though, and huge roars go up in a packed T-Mobile Arena as the Filipino leaves his dressing room.

Tom Kershaw22 August 2021 05:05

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