Pac-Man is back. The former eight-division world champion will take on current WBA (Super) champion Yordenis Ugás. Pacquiao’s opponent was supposed to be unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr., but Spence had to withdraw after surgery for a torn retina. Pacquiao wants the WBA title back after he won it over Keith Thurman back in 2019, but it’s in the hands of Ugás.
Manny Pacquiao is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time, especially since he’s the only boxer to win twelve major world titles in eight different weight divisions. He’s not in his prime, however. The boxing legend is now 42 years old, while Yordenis Ugás is 36.
There are two championships on the line in Las Vegas tonight. The main event between Pacquiao and Ugás is for the WBA (Super) welterweight title, and Mark Magsayo will take on Julio Ceja for the WBC-ABC featherweight title.
Fight card and odds (via CBS Sports)
Manny Pacquiao (-360) vs. Yordenis Ugás (+280), WBA (Super) welterweight championship
Robert Guererro (-125) vs. Victor Ortiz (-105), welterweight
Mark Magsayo (-280) vs. Julio Ceja (+280), WBC-ABC featherweight championship
Carlos Castro (-1100) vs. Oscar Escandon (+700), featherweight
Fight details
Coverage of the event will begin at 9 PM ET.
The fights will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, which is basically Las Vegas. It will be the first time Manny Pacquiao has ever fought at the T-Mobile Arena.
The fight will be officially broadcasted in the United States on Fox Sports pay-per-view and YouTube pay-per-view, costing $74.99.
Tale of the tape (via Premier Boxing Champions)
Manny Pacquiao (62-7-2) vs. Yordenis Ugás (26-4-0)
Pacquiao has 39 knockouts (54.93%), Ugás has 12 knockouts (40%).
Both fighters weigh 147 pounds (66.82 kg).
Pacquiao is 5’5 1/2″ (1.66 m) tall, Ugás is 5’9″ (1.75 m) tall.
Pacquiao has a 67″ (170 cm) reach, Ugás has a 69″ (175 cm) reach.
Pacquiao boxes in a Southpaw stance, Ugás boxes in an Orthodox stance.
Predictions
Robert Guerrero beats Victor Ortiz
Carlos Castro beats Oscar Escandon
Mark Magsayo beats Julio Ceja
Manny Pacquiao beats Yordenis Ugás
I think Ugás has a good chance, being younger, and has fought more recently, but Manny will win by decision.
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