ERROL SPENCE JR has been removed from his fight with Manny Pacquiao due to an eye injury. Yordenis Ugas will replace him.
Spence was scheduled to defend his WBC welterweight and IBF titles against the Filipino icon, on August 21.
Manny Pacquiao was scheduled to fight Errol Spencer Jr. on August 21
He then revealed the terrible news about his injury to the doctors, and was forced out of the fight.
Spence, 31 years old, said that he was disappointed not to be able fight Manny Pacquiao August 21. I was very excited about the fight.
"Unfortunately, my doctors discovered a tear in my left eyes and advised me to have surgery ASAP. They also said that I couldn't fight the condition.
"I would like to apologize to everyone. I promise to be back as soon as possible. We have overcome worse.
Pacquiao (42), has not fought since July 2019, when he defeated Keith Thurman (32) for the WBA title.
He was then left in Manilla, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The WBA removed him from the title and made Cuban Ugas (35), a full champion.
PacMan is left with no choice but to make a deal and fight Spence as Spence's replacement.
Pacquiao stated: "First and foremost I ask you all to pray for Errol Spence Jr.'s complete and complete recovery.
"Thank God, his physical exam discovered his eye condition before any further damage.
"I have agreed that I will fight Yordenis Urgas on August 21st for the WBA welterweight Super Championship.
"Inside the ring is the best and only way to win the world title."
Ugas was victorious over Abdel Ramos in the WBA Secondary Title, but has not been seen since.
After the Pacquiao dispute, Pacquiao called to confront the boxing legend - and he will get his wish.
Ugas stated that it was an honor to face Manny Pacquiao, the world's great multi-division champion. He is more than willing to accept this challenge.
"I have a lot of respect for Pacquiao but I'm coming to win this fight.
"I've been working hard in camp with my coach Ismael Sals, and I know that we will devise a winning strategy to defeat Manny.
"I wish Errol Spencer Jr. a speedy recovery. I want to assure the fans that I will do my best for this fight."
