After Cementing His Status as Champion, Yordenis Ugas Calls Out Errol Spence Jr.
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It was all about Yordenis Ugas tonight. The WBA welterweight champion defended his belt in the biggest bout of his career against Manny Pacquiao via unanimous decision. That said, it appeared to be a lopsided affair in the later rounds where Pacquiao almost offered nothing.
Ugas, 27-4, showed why he is the title-holder at 147 lbs, leaving no doubts about his supremacy. Following the big win, the Cuban star has already put his eyes on the other elites of the division. He called out WBC-IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. after tonight’s clash, teasing a potential blockbuster for himself.
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While Ugas appeared tonight as a replacement to Errol Spence Jr, the stunning results can now match him against ‘The Truth’. In the post-fight interview, he appeared confident and didn’t hesitate to challenge the undefeated star who is reportedly recovering from a retinal injury.
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The current scenario urges Spence Jr. to battle Ugas on his return. Moreover, Manny Pacquiao’s loss tonight will cast aside the Filipino’s chances against Errol Spence Jr. Hence, Ugas appears to be the right choice for the American champion’s return to action. But overpowering Errol Spence Jr. might not be that easy.
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Yordenis Ugas vs Errol Spence Jr- The welterweight thriller
Tonight’s matchup clearly validates the fight between WBA champion Ugas and WBC-IBF titlist Spence Jr. But Yordenis Ugas shall need much more to cement himself against the American fighter. Unlike Pacquiao, Spence Jr. is still in his prime and is unbeaten. Also, ‘The Truth’ is younger than Ugas.
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Hence, he can offer a lot more than what ‘Pac-Man’ did tonight. But Ugas’ display against Pacquiao places him as one of the top-rated welterweights in the world right now. Besides, his status of being a world champion will continue bringing lucrative offers. As an orthodox hitter, he showed his abilities in going against a tricky southpaw like Pacquiao.
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Errol Spence Jr. is also a southpaw puncher. So, the particular call-out could have been a calculated move by ’54 Milagros’, which has grabbed attention from the traditional fight fans.
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Do you think Yordenis Ugas can vanquish Errol Spence Jr. in a potential fight?
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