WBA welterweight super champion Yordenis Ugas spoke to the press Wednesday about his victory over Manny Pacquiao. “I want to thank the WBA for giving me the opportunity and allowing me to show who the champion is,” Ugas said.
When asked about Pacquiao’s recent statements hinting at the possibility of a rematch, Ugas said he’s all in. “I think Pacquiao has proven to be a competitor and a warrior, a legend. If he wants a rematch, it would be my pleasure. I’d be happy to give it to him. I think we would have more time to prepare. In Saturday’s fight, there were no advantages as we were both in the same condition. We could make many adjustments and give a better fight.”
When asked about the belt situation when many fans were calling for Pacquiao to be reinstated as super champion, Ugas stated, “I know [the WBA] had to make different decisions and they have received criticism for that. I know they criticized them for doing the right thing. I thank them for keeping me as the super champion. Pacquiao makes five or six times more than me and they still made the right decision. Despite all the criticism they had, they gave me the opportunity to prove last Saturday that I am the champion.
“I think I represented Cuban boxing very well. Our boxing lives a good present and has a great future, although there have been few of us who have been able to fight professionally. I feel proud of this victory against a legend.”
thumbs up for ugas, like erik morales both are legends for giving pacquioa a rematch
Its an opportunity to both fighters to have a rematch in order to prove their worth as the best of best fighter.
Two Champs, two gentlemen = Pacquiao vs Ugas2
I like that !
True
Paul D’
Punch Professor: ON POINT!! very well said.
Paquiao KO’s Ugas in the rematch!!! Let’s go PAC MAN..
Lol Manny isn’t knocking anyone out. When was the last time he knocked someone out? Perhaps when he had Ariza on his team.
sure, why not? but same result……
unless of course, Pacquiao can be younger and bigger next time
Good job, Mr. Ugas.
Of course he’ll give Paq a rematch. Its his biggest money fight and he can beat Paq easier next time. Paq was beaten and swollen very bad. The question is, will Paq want the rematch.
Manny is a warrior. He has never turned down a fight. He won’t start now.
No need for a rematch. Same result. I think age finally caught up with Pacman. Time to retire for Manny.
We didn’t know when this drama stops,,after losing to Marquez/Horn he still keep coming back even not his size.
I’m very sure he KO Ugas if Manny is in his 30’s
Pac should retire. At this point its not going to get any better. Pacs punches lacked any real pop. Same style, alot of the same speed and same movement but the magic is gone.
Rematch equals same result.
Pac is a legend and he was really screwed in the end stages of his career. He was robbed against Bradley, Mayweather put off fighting him for so long it was a joke – he waited for Pac to lose not once but twice before he felt comfortable fighting him. So Pac loses to Mayweather. He was truly unlucky in the last fight with Marquez, getting k.o.d with Marquez in trouble. Then he was robbed against Horn.
Despite it all Pac is an all time great. Right up there with Roberto Duran, JC Chavez, Azumah nelson, wilfredo Gomez, Sandy Saddler, Arguello, Pryor, Jofre, Armstrong and others. He’s probably top 5 GOAT given all his accomplishments. Manny peaked about 8 or 9 years ago. The fact that he’s still a top level fighter is a testament to his greatness but now it should be over.
It’s not his weight/size,,back to 135/140 if he’s still has it.
I agree 100% with everything you’ve said. You’re so right about Mayweather not wanting to fight Pac when he was in his prime. As for Horn winning in Australia, that was a joke. I think it was rigged in Horn’s favor. The Aussies will do anything to win, even it means playing dirty.
Since it is suicide, Pacman should get a 51/50 hold if he signs for this rematch. Ugas, go after REAL prospects. Not this broken down piece of shit.
Heck, let’s see a rematch. I want to see if Manny makes any adjustments to negotiate Ugas’ long jabs. I want to see if Manny is capable of using his movements to keep Ugas off balanced.
Sure may as well ask for a rematch since Errol Spence is more likely to fight Ray Leonard than Ugas. Big win for Ugas but he will be stuck finding other high profile opportunities
Fight pacman is a good idea, not unless he can set up a fight against terence crawford. Ugas beat terence crawford in the amateurs, I highly doubt crawford will fight ugas. I think crawford wants none of ugas at this stage of his career!! Ugas will probably give crawford his first loss if they fought!!
If UGAS had turned it up a level he would of hurt Manny Pacquiao badly, never mind the K.O. ! I don’t think a rematch is a good idea for Manny’s health ! he was wondering why is feet. Wouldn’t work ! ITS CALLED OLD AGE !
Congrats champion UGAS. GIve Manny a rematch or take on Spence when he has recovered from his eye surgery. Get the most gang for your buck.
if ugas losses to pacquioa in a rematch we can have a trilogy and make more money like the erik morales fight!!
Ugas is a humble and real fighter/champion. I would rather Pacquiao retire, but I’ll support MP no matter what.
re match
Time for Pacquaio to hang em up and take over for Mr. DUTERTE
Pacquiao will always be a legend even tho he lost I think they should have a rematch. !!! Love u, Pacquiao…
It should be a draw fight! Then do a rematch fight ,and let see who is the real champion.