Errol Spence Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao was supposed to be boxing's biggest bout of the year until this point.
However, Spence suffering a retina tear made Yordenis Ugas a late replacement. Still, Pacquiao vs. Ugas isn't too shabby at all.
The 42-year-old boxing legend will look to become a world champion once again when he challenges for Ugas' WBA (Super) welterweight title Saturday night in Las Vegas and live on pay-per-view.
Pacquiao is coming off an impressive split-decision victory over Keith Thurman in July 2019 and could wind up retiring — win or lose.
Ugas became a world champion with a split-decision win of his own over Abel Ramos in September.
Will Pacquiao prove there's levels to boxing and point his way to another impressive showing or will Ugas force Pacquiao's retirement with a statement win?
Here's everything you need to know about Pacquiao vs. Ugas.
Pacquiao vs. Ugas coverage
- Manny Pacquiao says if he doesn't retire that he'd still like to fight Errol Spence and Terence Crawford
- Is this Pacquiao's last fight?
- Pacquiao doesn't think Yordenis Ugas can outbox him
- Ugas talks the possibility of retiring Pacquiao
- Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach says Ugas isn't your typical Cuban boxer
- Ugas details lengthy time away from mom, explains fighting for family and country
Pacquiao vs. Ugas weights
In what could be the final fight of his storied career, Pacquiao registered 146 pounds on the scale Friday. Ugas weighed in at 147 pounds.
Pacquiao vs. Ugas odds
As of Friday, BetMGM has Pacquiao installed as the favorite at -350. That means a $350 bet can land you $100 if the boxing icon wins. Ugas is a live underdog at +275, meaning a $100 wager can net you $275 if he wins.
When is the Pacquiao vs. Ugas fight? Date, start time
- Date: Saturday, August 21
- Main card: 9 p.m. ET/2 a.m. BST
- Main event (approx): 11:30 p.m. ET/4:30 a.m. BST
The Pacquiao vs. Ugas main card will launch at 9 p.m. ET/2 a.m. BST before the headliners make their walks to the ring at approximately 11:30 p.m. ET/4:30 a.m. BST. Though that depends on the length of the earlier fights.
What Channel/Stream is Pacquiao vs. Ugas?
- U.S.: FOX Sports PBC pay-per-view
- UK: Sky Sports
In the United States, boxing fans can order the Pacquiao vs. Ugas title fight on Fox Sports PBC pay-per-view for $74.99. It can also be live streamed via FOX Sports App and FOXSports.com. In the United Kingdom, fans can see the fight on Sky Sports.
Where is the Pacquiao vs. Ugas fight?
The big matchup takes place live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This will mark the 22nd time that Pacquiao fights in Las Vegas over the course of his legendary career. This will be the sixth time that Ugas fights in Las Vegas.
Manny Pacquiao Record and Bio
Nationality: Filipino
Born: December 17, 1978
Height: 5-5 ½
Reach: 67 inches
Total Fights: 71
Record: 62-7-2 with 39 knockouts
Yordenis Ugas Record and Bio
Nationality: Cuban
Born: July 14, 1986
Height: 5-9
Reach: 69 inches
Total Fights: 30
Record: 26-4 with 12 knockouts
Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas Fight Card
- Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas for Ugas' WBA (super) Welterweight title
- Robert Guerrero vs. Victor Ortiz; Welterweight
- Mark Magsayo vs. Julio Ceja; Featherweight
- Carlos Castro vs. Oscar Escandon; Junior Featherweight
- Frank Martin vs. Ryan Kielczweski; Lightweight
- Jose Valenzuela vs. Esteban Sanchez; Lightweight
- Steven Torres vs. Justin Rolfe; Heavyweight
- Burley Brooks vs. Cameron Rivera; Super Middleweight
- John Dato vs. Angel Contreras; Featherweight
- Mikel Spencer vs. TBA; Lightweight