People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao lost to Cuban fighter Yordenis Ugas this Sunday.
Full house the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for the match, where J. Rey Soul of the Black Eyed Peas led the singing of the Philippine national anthem.
Pacquiao is a challenger for the WBA welterweight belt held by the Cuban fighter.
The start of the fight was good for Pacman, which lasted 12 rounds.
In round 2, Ugas used distance to avoid Pacquiao’s punches. Unfortunately, his favorite overhand right also hit.
Pacquiao and Ugas exchanged combinations in Round 3, and the action heated up.
In the 4th round, Yordenis Ugas gave up a low blow, and the fight broke for a while.
In the second half of the fight, the length of Ugas’ reach became even more problematic for Pacquiao and then the entry of right and body shots.
Ugas also had a good defense, and he maintained good counterpunching.
Manny Pacquiao put pressure on the opponent in the last round, but it wasn’t enough.
The judges’ decision was unanimous for Ugas, who has defended the WBA welterweight belt.
According to the stats, Ugas’ punch was very accurate at 59 percent compared to Pacquiao’s 16 percent, even though the Filipino boxer delivered more punches.
Manny Pacquiao loses vs. Cuban boxer Yordenis Ugas
Pacquiao admitted that he had difficulty moving due to painful legs and feet.
“In-expect ko naman ‘yong style niyang ganoon. Ang problema ko ‘yong paa ko, hindi ko magalaw, tight,” said Pacquiao.
In the locker, Manny Pacquiao received a lot of love from the family and Team Pacquiao. Her children hugged her one by one.
According to Coach Buboy Fernandez, Ugas fought well, but Pacquiao could not move.
Pacquiao was in the locker for a long time because the wound in his left eye required 5 stitches.
Facing the media, Pacquiao was dressed and in shades and also smiled as the fight returned.
He said Pacquiao would rest first before deciding on the next step in boxing.
Though frustrated in the fight, Manny Pacquiao thanked God for his strength and the fans who showed love.
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