Manny Pacquiao to fight Josh Taylor in the UK if he wins at Las Vegas this weekend

MANNY PACQUIAO could make a sensational UK debut with Saturday's 72nd fight.

Yordenis Ugas, 42, is the Filipino icon. Retirement talk is thick in Sin City.


Manny Pacquiao to fight Josh Taylor in the UK if he wins at Las Vegas this weekend
Manny Pacquiao prepares for his 72nd professional bout
Manny Pacquiao to fight Josh Taylor in the UK if he wins at Las Vegas this weekend
Brit Josh Taylor could be in a collision with the Filipino

A poor showing, such as his shocking loss to Jeff Horn 2017 could force the Philippines senator to enter politics full-time.

However, he could be in a fight with Josh Taylor, Scotland's super-lightweight champion.

Before Errol Spence Jr's eye injury, Pacquiao was scheduled to fight Errol.

"I don't mind fighting anyone as long as it's at 147lb. I will fight anyone as long as I am still boxing.

"This is why Errol Spence Jr. was chosen, because I want the best.

"I would have no problem fighting Josh Taylor, that's a great fight."

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Ricky Hatton is the only Brit to have a record of 62-7-2 so far. He KO'd in two rounds in Las Vegas in 2009. A dream fight with Amir Khan didn't happen, but Pacman, the golden oldie, would travel to the UK to meet Taylor -- if he decides to move a division.

When Pacquiao was asked about a fight on these shores, Pacquiao smiled and said: "I hope that one of these days I could have a fight in the UK."

Taylor, a fellow southpaw, idolized Pacquiao as a child and named his dog after him.

The champ, who was 30 years old, said that Maman is a hero to him so the name of the dog came naturally. He was a fighter I never imagined I would be able to fight, but I still dream of it.

"As soon the bell rang, it was time to get down to business.


Manny Pacquiao to fight Josh Taylor in the UK if he wins at Las Vegas this weekend

He is not as young as he used be, but he is still a top-level fighter. I would need to be ruthless."

Pacquiao is seven years older than Cuban Ugas.

He warned that Pacquiao would be up against a top-notch fighter if it was his last fight.