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
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."
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Pacquiao not promising knockout vs Ugas
Pacquiao is not promising knockout against Ugas despite his coach Roach with his customary tip.
“I’m sure he says that because he saw me training with a lot of discipline and passion because the fight with Spence was coming, but we will try to do our best in the ring,” Pacquiao said. “We hope that everyone will like the fight.”
Canelo Alvarez to fight Caleb Plant for undisputed title
Canelo Alvarez will fight Caleb Plant on 6 November to crown the undisputed super-middleweight world champion.
The Mexican, who holds the WBC, WBA and WBO belts, is looking to add the American’s IBF strap in his third fight of 2021 in Las Vegas.
Whoever wins the bout will create history as the first ever undisputed world champion at 168 pounds.
Canelo is currently the closest to that status, matching Joe Calzaghe by collecting three belts, though the Welsh fighter did hold all four titles at the weight class at one stage throughout his legendary unbeaten career.
Canelo said after the fight was officially announced: “This November 6th we’ll put Mexican boxing on top. Going for the missing belt! #Undisputed.”
Canelo Alvarez to fight Caleb Plant for undisputed super middleweight world title
The Mexican will look to collect the fourth and final belt at 168 pounds to further enhance his legacy
Pacquiao wants Crawford or Spence Jr if he continues career
“I don’t know if this is going to be my last [time in the ring], we are going to see fight by fight,” Pacquiao said Wednesday during an interview with ESPN KnockOut. “But if I have the possibility of making one more fight, then I would like to face the best -- either Terence Crawford or Errol Spence.”
Pacquiao determined to take back belt
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.”
Ugas ‘emotional’ to fight legend Pacquiao
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.”
Pacquiao vs Ugas ring walk times
The main show is kicking off at 9 pm ET (2 am BST), with the main event due to start by 11:30 pm ET (4:30 am BST).
Pacquiao vs Ugas: Tale of the tape
Tale of the tape
Pacquiao
Nationality: Filipino
Born: December 17, 1978
Height: 5-5 ½
Reach: 67 inches
Total Fights: 71
Record: 62-7-2 with 39 knockouts
Ugas
Nationality: Cuban
Born: July 14, 1986
Height: 5-9
Reach: 69 inches
Total Fights: 30
Record: 26-4 with 12 knockouts
Pacquiao vs Ugas odds
Pacquiao - 1/4
Pacquiao by knockout - 7/4
Pacquiao by decision - 11/10
Draw - 20/1
Ugas - 3/1
Full fight undercard
- Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas for Ugas' WBA (super) Welterweight title
- Robert Guerrero vs. Victor Ortiz; Welterweight
- Mark Magsayo vs. Julio Ceja; Featherweight
- Carlos Castro vs. Oscar Escandon; Junior Featherweight
- Frank Martin vs. Ryan Kielczweski; Lightweight
- Jose Valenzuela vs. Esteban Sanchez; Lightweight
- Steven Torres vs. Justin Rolfe; Heavyweight
- Burley Brooks vs. Cameron Rivera; Super Middleweight
- John Dato vs. Angel Contreras; Featherweight
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