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 02:24 · Tom Kershaw]

Castro starts to settle against Escandon

Castro finds his rhythm a bit more in the second round, tucks up well when required and uses his jab and counters nicely. Escandon is still very lively, though, and keeps attempting to close the distance and get to work on the inside.

[22 August 2021 02:19 · Tom Kershaw]

Escandon makes fast start

Escandon refuses to obey the script and makes a lightning-quick start to the bout, pouring on punches throughout the entirety of the opening three minutes and lands a huge hook right on the bell. Castro is facing a huge test here.

[22 August 2021 02:16 · Tom Kershaw]

Castro vs Escandon opens undercard

The main portion of the undercard is about to get underway in Las Vegas, beginning with Carlos Castro vs Oscar Escandon.

Castro turned professional at 18 years old and has amassed a 26-0 record thus far. Escandon, a seasoned veteran who competed in the 2004 Olympics, has faced some of the world’s best fighters but has usually fallen short.

[22 August 2021 01:40 · Jack Rathborn]

Team GB’s medal-winning boxers backed for successful move to professional ranks

Great Britain’s medal-winning boxers have been backed to carry their Tokyo 2020 success into the professional ranks by GB Boxing chief executive Matt Holt.

Galal Yafai, Lauren Price, Pat McCormack, Ben Whittaker, Frazer Clarke and Karriss Artingstall all stepped onto the Olympic podium to help Team GB record their best medal performance in boxing at a Games since 1920.

Flyweight champion Yafai, McCormack and Clarke are now set to bid farewell to the amateur scene and try their luck in the pro ranks, with everyone at GB Boxing urging them to achieve even more in the sport.

[22 August 2021 01:20 · Jack Rathborn]

Manny Pacquiao hints at retirement after Yordenis Ugas fight following Errol Spence injury

Manny Pacquiao has suggested he could retire following his fight with Yordenis Ugas and vowed to produce a “spectacular performance”.

The legendary Filipino will fight Ugas after Errol Spence Jr pulled out of the fight due to an eye injury.

The 42-year-old will defend his WBA welterweight world title in Las Vegas next weekend and has now suggested his 72nd professional fight could be his last.

[22 August 2021 01:00 · Jack Rathborn]

Pacquiao vs Ugas undercard odds

• Robert Guerrero 1.8 (-125) vs. Victor Ortiz 1.95 (-105)
• Mark Magsayo 1.36 (-280) vs. Julio Ceja 3.3 (+230)
• Carlos Castro 1.09 (-1100) vs. Oscar Escandon 8.0 (+700)

[22 August 2021 00:40 · Jack Rathborn]

Ugas: Pacquiao ‘certainly’ can’t knock me out

“I’m certain that he cannot knock me out,” Ugas said. “I’ve done all the preparation over these past six years to get in this position, I’ve hit my stride and I just don’t believe I can be stopped by Manny.”

[22 August 2021 00:30 · Jack Rathborn]

Ugas: No excuses for Pacquiao fight

“This has been a long road for me,” Ugas said. “Obviously, it is short notice that I learned I was fighting Pacquiao, but I’m thankful for the opportunity and I’m ready to take advantage of it. We made the adjustments we had to in the last two weeks so that I’m ready for Pacquiao. We’ve done everything we had to and we’re 100% ready to go Saturday night.

“There are no excuses heading into this fight. I’ve been in this position taking a short-notice fight before, although obviously never against a fighter the caliber of Pacquiao. I have no concerns though, and I believe both of us are going to be prepared for this fight.”

[22 August 2021 00:20 · Jack Rathborn]

Margarito makes Pacquiao vs Ugas prediction

One of Pacquiao’s finest performances was the bloody beatdown of Antonio Margarito in 2010.

And the Mexican has tipped Pacquiao to win by KO here, 10 years on from suffering at the hands of the Filipino.

He said: “Pacquiao wins by KO, either by accumulation of punches or with a knockout blow, possibly after the seventh round.”

[22 August 2021 00:01 · Jack Rathborn]

Marquez makes Pacquiao vs Ugas prediction

Marquez told ESPN: “It’s going to be a very good, strategic fight that could complicate Pacquiao a bit in the early rounds, but with his speed, experience and punching power, I can see Pacquiao sending Ugas to the canvas and possibly win by KO. But I think Ugas is a very strong fighter, and he comes very motivated.

“This is a great opportunity for him to show that he belongs among the best fighters in the division. And that motivation will serve him well in the later rounds.

“It’s going to be a close fight, but Pacquiao should win by decision. Ugas can take punches very well, but we haven’t seen him with fighters on the level of Pacquiao. I’m going with Pacquiao by decision.”