Inquirer
Yordenis Ugas: Fighting for legacy in biggest match of his life vs Pacquiao
Yordenis Ugas aims to establish his significance in the welterweight division when he faces Manny Pacquiao on August 21.
Ugas stepped in as a last-minute replacement for Errol Spence Jr., who withdrew from the fight due to a torn retina.
The Cuban boxer stated that he is "fighting for my legacy" and this is the "most important fight of my life."
Ugas sees himself as the 'boogeyman' of the division, emphasizing his pride in defending his WBA title against any mandated challenger.
Ironically, Pacquiao will be the challenger to Ugas' WBA (Super) belt, as Ugas was promoted from 'regular' to 'super' champion in January after Pacquiao was made 'champion in recess' due to inactivity.
🤖
This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.
News Sources
See how different news organizations are covering this story. Below are the original articles from various Philippine news sources that contributed to this summary.
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.
+2
Read more →
Cuban boxer Yordenis Ugas, the reigning "super" welterweight champion, believes he must improve in all aspects to defeat boxing legend Manny Pacquiao.
Read more →
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.
Read more →
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is unsure if his upcoming bout against Yordenis Ugas on Saturday will be his last professional fight.
Read more →
Manny Pacquiao is praying for the recovery of Errol Spence Jr., who withdrew from their scheduled fight due to a torn retina.
+3
Read more →