Ugas open for a rematch with Pacquiao: 'A legend like that deserves it' | Inquirer Sports

Ugas open for a rematch with Pacquiao: ‘A legend like that deserves it’

By: - Reporter / @MarkGiongcoINQ
/ 05:46 PM August 25, 2021

Yordenis Ugas Manny Pacquiao

FILE –Yordenis Ugas (L) punches Manny Pacquiao during their WBA welterweight title fight at T-Mobile Arena on August 21, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ugas retained his title by unanimous decision. Steve Marcus/Getty Images/AFP

MANILA, Philippines—Yordenis Ugas is more than willing to give Manny Pacquiao a rematch.

Ugas upset Pacquiao on Sunday (Manila time) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to retain the WBA (Super) welterweight title.

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“Two-hundred percent,” Ugas said in the post-fight press conference on a potential second meeting with the eight division champion.

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“You know, Manny’s a great legend, great fighter. You know, if he wants a rematch, no question about it. You know, a legend like that deserves it.”

Ugas used his height and reach advantage to the fullest against Pacquiao, who had a hard time cracking his guard.

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The 35-year-old Cuban, who is seven years the junior of Pacquiao, neutralized the Filipino ring icon’s aggression with his timely jabs and an effective overhand right.

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A rematch, however, is highly unlikely at this point with Pacquiao appeared to be leaning toward retirement as he also mulls running for the Philippine presidency.

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After scoring the biggest win of his career, Ugas offered nothing but high praise for Pacquiao.

“I wanna thank Manny Pacquiao for sharing the ring with me,” Ugas said.

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“He’s a great legend, one of the greatest fighters that ever lived. So, I’m always gonna respect him. I’m always gonna look up to him because not only is he a great fighter, he’s a great human being and a class act.”

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