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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – MAY 19: < Manny Pacquiao poses for a portrait during a training session at the Elorde boxing Gym on May 19, 2017 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – MAY 19: < Manny Pacquiao poses for a portrait during a training session at the Elorde boxing Gym on May 19, 2017 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
Just a few days away from their in-ring collision, Manny Pacquiao and Yordenis Ugas came face-to-face. Relishing a few advantages under physical parameters, ’54 Milagros’ Ugas seemed to be the bigger guy. However, Pacquiao didn’t seem bothered about the differences.
The eight-division champion reacted to meeting Yordenis Ugas in person and appeared pleased to be in the position. Although he agreed that he sized up the current WBA welterweight champion, Pacquiao didn’t infuse any harsh feelings over Ugas.
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When asked about the face-off, Manny Pacquiao said, “It’s okay, it’s nice to see him.”
Akin to his previous face-offs, Pacquiao didn’t seem to showcase any emotion. Yordenis Ugas, who has claimed to have a lot of respect for Pacquiao, showed the same. Hence, the press meet went ahead with no trash-talking.
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The Cuban boxer, Ugas, is currently on a three-fight win streak and has been a top-tier champion in the 147 lbs division. Also, as he has also been more active than Pacquiao in the past few years, ‘54 Milagros’ can shock the world on the fight night.
However, he cannot afford to look past Pacquiao as the veteran legend was already in shape and was prepared to take on Errol Spence Jr. Given this, a sudden shift to Yordenis Ugas seems to be a downfall in the quality of Pacquiao’s opponent. Hence, Pacquiao may have a calm night at the office.
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The 12-rounds headliner between ‘Pac-Man’ and ’54 Milagros’ will happen at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight will also be available live on FOX PPV. Here’s a look at the complete fight card, before you tune into the stellar main-event.
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Fight Card
Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas, 12 rounds, welterweight – Ugas’ WBA welterweight title
Victor Ortiz vs. Robert Guerrero, 10 rounds, welterweight
Mark Magsayo vs. Julio Ceja, 12 rounds, featherweight – WBC featherweight title eliminator
Carlos Castro vs. Oscar Escandon, 10 rounds, featherweight
Frank Martin vs. Ryan Kielczweski, 10 rounds, lightweight
Jose Valenzuela vs. Esteban Sanchez, 8 rounds, lightweight
Steven Torres vs. Justin Rolfe, heavyweight, 6 rounds
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