The Pac is back. Manny Pacquiao makes his return to the boxing ring.
Pacquiao hasn’t competed in boxing since 2019 where he defeated Keith Thurman by split decision. Errol Spence Jr. was his original opponent for his comeback fight, but would unfortunately pull out of the fight due to an injury. WBA Super Welterweight Champion Yordenis Ugas would step in to save the day and play host to the legend’s return.
Pacquiao looks to add another world title to his already illustrious collection in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena.
Unfortunately for “Pac-Man”, there was a ghost in his way.
Ugas would outwork the 42 year-old in almost every step of the way. The Philippines senator would find some success in rounds, but overall Ugas would clearly win the majority of the rounds.
The two would battle it out for 12 long rounds as the knockout would not be in the books.
Ugas would earn the judges favor over when the fight went the distance.
Official result: Yordenis Ugas defeats Manny Pacquiao via unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113 and 116-112)
Check out the highlights below:
Manny Pacquiao is starting to 🔥🔥 up in the 3rd round!
— FOX Sports: PBC (@PBConFOX) August 22, 2021
Buy #PacquiaoUgas PPV: https://t.co/fEC2fmRrAv pic.twitter.com/7X5ZgI1wtI
Manny Pacquiao and Yordenis Ugas bring the smoke at the end of RD5! 💨
— FOX Sports: PBC (@PBConFOX) August 22, 2021
Buy #PacquiaoUgas PPV: https://t.co/fEC2fmRrAv pic.twitter.com/zkGFeHQj6A
This Ugas shimmy! 👌
— FOX Sports: PBC (@PBConFOX) August 22, 2021
He's feelin' good fighting against the legend Manny Pacquiao
Buy #PacquiaoUgas PPV: https://t.co/fEC2fmRrAv pic.twitter.com/keXQL719Ad
Going into the final round who's winning? ⬇️
— FOX Sports: PBC (@PBConFOX) August 22, 2021
RT – Manny Pacquiao
LIKE – Yordenis Ugas
Buy #PacquiaoUgas PPV: https://t.co/fEC2fmRrAv pic.twitter.com/TwDCW2zFMA
AND STILL! @YordenisUgas pulls the upset over Manny Pacquiao and remains the WBA welterweight champion 🏆 pic.twitter.com/E1g65yzXP7
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) August 22, 2021