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Manny Pacquiao is still open to facing two-belt unified champion Errol Spence Jr. after their potential fight got scrapped from the August 21 card. Spence Jr’s untimely retina injury has cost him the opportunity, which the WBA champion, Yordenis Ugas, will now relish.

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While Manny Pacquiao is still fighting in the main event, Errol Spence Jr’s departure can take away some attention from the card. However, ‘Pac-Man’ gave a possible lifeline to the Errol Spence Jr. fight.

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In a chat with TMZ, Manny Pacquiao said, “I have no problem [fighting Spence]. As long as he’s still physically fit, then okay.”

Meanwhile, a shock defeat against Yordenis Ugas can disrupt Manny Pacquiao’s plans. Furthermore, as the 42-year-old is rumored to be running for presidential elections in the Philippines, the upcoming fight can be his last pro appearance in the ring.

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All these factors clearly raise eyebrows regarding a possible ‘Pac-Man’ vs ‘The Truth’ collision. Nevertheless, it can still happen somewhere down the line.

For now, Pacquiao seems focused on preparing for his new opponent, Yordenis Ugas. He will be hard-pressed for time to come up with new tactics and routines to claim a massive win on his return.

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Two years after having beaten Keith Thurman, Pacquaio will come back in a stellar title fight. While most boxers of his generation, like De La Hoya, Hatton, and Mayweather, have retired, Pacquaio is still standing amongst the modern-day warriors.

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This fight vs Ugas can help him stay active and it can serve as a warmup for the Errol Spence Jr. bout. Furthermore, as a hefty-payday is already knocking on the doors for the Filipino star, it’s a win-win situation for the former eight-division champion.

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Raj Sarkar is a UFC Sub-Group Head at EssentiallySports. Over the last four years, Raj has worked in several leading sports organizations. During this time, he has interviewed big names from the world of MMA and Boxing. His interviewees list includes ex-UFC stars Demetrious Johnson and Rory MacDonald, current UFC stars Andre Fialho and Drew Dober, ONE Championship star Ritu Phogat, PFL CEO Peter Murray, and popular ring girl turned boxer Carla Jade among others. With the wealth of experience he has in the field of combat sports, this Broadcast Journalism graduate is an expert in putting out content tailor-made for his reader base at ES. He is a big fan of strikers like Conor McGregor and Rodtang Jitmuangnon and appreciates devastating knockouts over other finishes. Raj hopes to attend and cover live UFC events. His biggest dream is to interview former UFC double champion Conor McGregor.

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