In addition to the great attraction of the only fist owning 8 Manny Pacquiao championships, fans also cared about his new opponent, Yordenis Ugas, a reluctant replacement for Errol Spence Jr.
It is known that the Cuban puncher agreed to participate in the match right after receiving the offer and only 11 days to prepare before the upper radio. But it is easy to understand because this is an opportunity for Ugas to prove himself before the legend of the world boxing village Manny Pacquiao.
Ugas's boxing of boxing was very open since he was in his twenties. At the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, this puncher won a bronze medal in a light level. 3 years earlier, he won the gold medal in the world championship and the Central American and Caribbean. But Ugas's career turning point is to mention that the decision to leave Cuba's homeland to go to the United States to develop his career.
The initial life of this punch in Miami is very difficult with a small amount of money carrying with him. His main and most convenient meal is always from the cheapest menu of the McDonald's. However, only in the first year to the US, he 'pocketed' 5 of his own wins. On one night of October 2010, Ugas saw Manny Pacquiao's face for the first time when 'Pacman' was having a battle with Antonio Margarito. In this match, Pacquiao won and became a champion with 8 titles. Ugas that night also had an important match and got the first contract.
Career thought it would be like a kite with Yordenis Ugas but life was not like a dream. After receiving two defeats against two rivals, Emanuel Robles and Amir Imam in 2014, Ugas announced his retirement. Ugas has only had 4 years of professional boxing with a record of 15-3 but the Cuban puncher decided to give up and work as a living worker through the day.
During retirement, Ugas had time to think and eventually, the call of a compatriot changed everything. Specifically, this person invited Ugas to Vegas and wanted him to return to the stage. Witnessing the rivals in the past became the champion, Yordenis Ugas gradually found the motivation to find the peak.
And 7 years after the day he decided to retire, Ugas now faces the opportunity to fight the 'gods', Manny Pacquiao, in a match that he will protect his controversial WBA Super belt.
Yordenis Ugas Profile
– Birth name: Yordenis Ugas Hernandez
– Nickname: 54 Milagros
– Age: 35
– Nationality: Cuba
– Height: 5 '9 “/175 cm
– Spread: 69 “/175 cm
– Achievement: 26 wins/12 knockout, 4 losses