LAS VEGAS — Big underdog Yordenis Ugas, a little known fighter, validated his claim to a welterweight world title by upsetting the great Manny Pacquiao and possibly sending him into retirement on Saturday night. Ugas notched a competitive unanimous decision victory to retain the WBA title before a pro-Pacquiao crowd of 17,438 at T-Mobile Arena, where Pacquiao may have had his last fight.
I don't regard it as that big and upset Dan. Let's be frank.Spence pulling out has been a blessing for Manny.He would have been humiliated, beaten up and worse by Spence. Indeed Shades of Ali v Holmes. Moreover I'd say his stock has almost disappeared by this result.Why would Spence or anyone want to beat up an old man, even one with such a resume as Pacquiao. His should enjoy his well earned retirement and begin a new journey helping his people.
I’d say this was Manny on a bad day, but at his age he should definitely think hard about retirement. He’s had an AMAZING career. He looked so small in there against Ugas. I’m sure on a better (and younger) day he could have out hustled Ugas, but not to be at almost 43.
I wouldn’t mind seeing a swan song performance if he wants that, he’s earned it but it isn’t necessary, and I hope he can let it go at this point. Go do humanitarian work in the Philippines, hell, go be president.
Once Ugas got substituted in, I knew this was a super dangerous fight - see Lewis-Klitschko. Ugas is a good fighter who fought Shawn Porter well. This is definitely a headline upset, but possibly not really when you get to the nuts and bolts.
This loss does nothing to Pac's legacy - that has been sealed for a while.
I don't regard it as that big and upset Dan. Let's be frank.Spence pulling out has been a blessing for Manny.He would have been humiliated, beaten up and worse by Spence. Indeed Shades of Ali v Holmes. Moreover I'd say his stock has almost disappeared by this result.Why would Spence or anyone want to beat up an old man, even one with such a resume as Pacquiao. His should enjoy his well earned retirement and begin a new journey helping his people.
I’d say this was Manny on a bad day, but at his age he should definitely think hard about retirement. He’s had an AMAZING career. He looked so small in there against Ugas. I’m sure on a better (and younger) day he could have out hustled Ugas, but not to be at almost 43.
I wouldn’t mind seeing a swan song performance if he wants that, he’s earned it but it isn’t necessary, and I hope he can let it go at this point. Go do humanitarian work in the Philippines, hell, go be president.
Was it really an upset, Ugas was the clear winner otherwise he'd have been screwed over by the judges.
Once Ugas got substituted in, I knew this was a super dangerous fight - see Lewis-Klitschko. Ugas is a good fighter who fought Shawn Porter well. This is definitely a headline upset, but possibly not really when you get to the nuts and bolts.
This loss does nothing to Pac's legacy - that has been sealed for a while.
Dan, I also believe pacman was seriously over trained and did not get the rest his legs needed. Especially st his age.
I told you so without the Peds he is helpless.
His dirty work was worse than margarito
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So Ugas wasn't injured - imo Manny should have retired a few years ago.
He may not want to go out on a loss but he's 43 in December and there's no real need for him to continue.