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

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

• Pacquiao aiming to reclaim WBA world title
• Ugas steps in after Spence picked up eye injury
• Guerrero edges Ortiz on undercard
• Magsayo lands stunning knockout

[22 August 2021 04:17 · Tom Kershaw]

Guerrero comes on strong in second

This is shaping up to be a fantastic fight! Due to the age in their legs, Guerrero and Ortiz have little option but to hold their feet and trade blows in the centre of the ring. It’s Guerrero who still has the superior speed, though, and he lands the best punches in the second round, although both are enduring serious punishment.

[22 August 2021 04:11 · Tom Kershaw]

Ortiz buckles Guerrero in opener

Ortiz lands a big left hand inside the first minute of the opening round that causes Guerrero’s legs to buckle. ‘The Ghost’ soon responds, though, with two big flurries of his own. The pair may be past their peaks, but this promises to be another entertaining bout.

[22 August 2021 04:08 · Tom Kershaw]

Ortiz vs Guerrero

The two boxers are in the ring and, at this stage of their careers, there are so many unknown factors that even the bookmakers have been unable to split them.

[22 August 2021 04:05 · Tom Kershaw]

Ortiz vs Mayweather

Ortiz was, of course, on the wrong end of one of Floyd Mayweather’s most brutal and controversial knockouts in 2011. Struggling to lay a finger on Mayweather, Ortiz attempted to headbutt his opponent in the corner in the fourth round and was penalised by the referee. After a timeout, Ortiz attempted to apologise and even hug Mayweather, who instead famously landed two clean shots that knocked Ortiz to the canvas to the fury of the crowd in Las Vegas.

[22 August 2021 03:59 · Tom Kershaw]

Ortiz and Guerrero aim to roll back the years

It’s time for the chief support as two veterans aim to roll back the years in Las Vegas. Victor Ortiz, who held the WBC welterweight title way back in 2011, faces former two-weight world champion Robert Guerrero. Both fighters have immensely decorated records, with Floyd Mayweather among their mutual opponents.

[22 August 2021 03:51 · Tom Kershaw]

Ugas all smiles in the dressing room

We’re now just one fight away from the main event. There are few signs of nerves from Yordenis Ugas, though, who’s all smiles in his locker room.

[22 August 2021 03:50 · Tom Kershaw]

Magsayo defeats Ceja in round 10

There’s concern for Ceja who’s out cold on the canvas and immediately attended to by doctors. The Mexican soon comes round, though, and thankfully appears to be okay. It was a brutal knockout and he will be devastated, having dominated the fight and he must have surely led on the scorecards.

[22 August 2021 03:48 · Tom Kershaw]

Magsayo knocks out Ceja!

Just as the fight was beginning to escape him, Magsayo backs Ceja up onto the ropes and lands a huge right hand straight through the Mexican’s guard. It’s a stunning punch right on the chin and Ceja is out cold before he hits the canvas. The referee waves off the contest.

[22 August 2021 03:41 · Tom Kershaw]

Ceja stretching lead over Magsayo

It’s proving to be a difficult night for Magsayo, with Ceja showing no sign of letting up this attack. The eight round follows a similar pattern, with the Mexican on the front foot, outworking his opponent, digging in punches to the head and body, and tucking up nicely in defence. Magsayo has occasionally gotten through with heavy counters but they are far too rare to earn points on the scorecards.

[22 August 2021 03:31 · Tom Kershaw]

Ceja in command against Magsayo

Ceja’s record proves he carries serious power, with 28 of his 32 wins coming by way of knockout, and he’s roughhousing Magsayo to great effect. The Filipino throws a wonderful left hook counter but it does little to deter his opponent in the sixth.