MANNY PACQUIAO returns to the ring to take on Yordenis Ugas in the WBA welterweight title.
Pac Man, 42 years old, was to face Errol Spence Jr, pound-for-pound king, but the American had to withdraw after undergoing eye surgery.
The legend of the Philippines will now face Ugas, a Cuban fighter with a 26-4 record.
Pacquiao beat Keith Thurman to the title in July 2019, but he hasn't fought since. The WBA had also downgraded him from regular champ to regular because of inactivity. He now has the chance to regain his belt.
When is Manny Pacquiao against Yordenis Urgas?
- On Saturday, August 21, Manny Pacquiao takes on Yordenis Urgas.
- Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena hosts the event.
- The fight will begin at 4am BST on Sunday morning.
Which TV channel and live stream are Pacquiao vs Ugas?
The fight will be shown by Sky Sports Main Event & Action. The UK will not be hosting a PPV.
Sky begins their coverage at 2 am.
The fight will be broadcast by Showtime in the USA.
Who is the undercard fighter?
- Manny Pacquiao vs Yordenis Ugas - for WBA super welterweight title
- Mark Magsayo vs Julio Ceja for the WBO International Featweight Title
- Carlos Castro vs Oscar Escandon
- Victor Ortiz vs Robert Guerrero
What did they say?
Pacquiao"I feel great. My 42-year-old team is confident in me and notes that I have the ability to compete against elite level opponents.
"Although the recovery period for a fighter aged 42 years old may be shorter than that of a fighter aged 25, I still love what my job entails. I enjoy training and learning more about myself every day.
Ugas:"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 create a masterful strategy to defeat Manny."
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