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Pacquiao wants back belt handed to Ugas
Manny Pacquiao is set to fight Yordenis Ugas for the WBA welterweight title on August 21, aiming to reclaim the belt he feels was wrongly stripped from him.
Pacquiao believes Ugas should prove his worthiness of the title in the ring, stating it's not right for someone to be awarded a belt without fighting him.
He draws parallels between this situation and a fight from 20 years ago where he also stepped in as a late substitute.
Ugas earned his shot after original opponent Errol Spence Jr. withdrew due to an eye injury.
Pacquiao plans to utilize his speed and power as his main weapons to control the fight.
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Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is set to face Yordenis Ugas for the WBA welterweight title after Errol Spence Jr. withdrew due to an eye injury.
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Yordenis Ugas defeated Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision to retain the WBA welterweight championship, with judges scoring the bout 115-113, 116-112, and 116-112.
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Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is set to return to the ring after a two-year hiatus to challenge Yordenis Ugás for the WBA super welterweight title.
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Manny Pacquiao apologized to his fans anew after his unanimous decision loss to Yordenis Ugas in their WBA welterweight championship bout.
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Manny Pacquiao is praying for the recovery of Errol Spence Jr., who withdrew from their scheduled fight due to a torn retina.
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