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Manny Pacquiao still wants to fight the best ‘as long as I’m still in boxing’
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is unsure if his upcoming bout against Yordenis Ugas on Saturday will be his last professional fight.
He is certain, however, that as long as he is active in boxing, he is willing to fight the best welterweight contenders, including champions Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford.
Pacquiao was initially scheduled to fight Spence, but the American withdrew due to eye surgery.
This change led to Pacquiao taking on Ugas for the WBA welterweight super title, a fight that is anticipated to be the largest boxing event in Las Vegas during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 42-year-old Filipino senator has alluded to retirement before, notably in 2016 after his third fight with Timothy Bradley.
Pacquiao has not fought since July 2019 when he defeated Keith Thurman via split decision to win the WBA Super title.
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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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Yordenis Ugas expressed his willingness to have a rematch with Manny Pacquiao after successfully defending his WBA welterweight title against the Filipino boxing icon.
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Yordenis Ugas aims to establish his significance in the welterweight division when he faces Manny Pacquiao on August 21.
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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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