Yordenis Ugas: “The WBA Do What They Want To Do, I’m Not Frustrated, I’m Going To Be The Co-main Event On That Show On August 21st”

By: Hans Themistode

The battle was virtually his, after which it wasn’t.

For Yordenis Ugas, he believed {that a} showdown towards unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. was subsequent up on his battle calendar. In September of 2020, the Cuban native reeled off his third win in a row as he defeated Abel Ramos through cut up determination. The win for Ugas produced a particular second for him as he was formally topped the WBA “Common” champion.

With Manny Pacquiao nonetheless in possession of the WBA “Tremendous” title, the 42-year-old boxing legend was made “Champion in Recess” as he remained on the sidelines for shut to 2 years. That in flip pushed Ugas to tremendous champion standing.

Now, nevertheless, with Pacquiao asserting to the boxing world that he’ll be the one to face Spence Jr. on August twenty first, in Las Vegas Nevada, Ugas was reportedly stunned by the information. However whereas he wasn’t happy with being pushed to the aspect, Ugas can take solace in realizing that he’ll make his return to the ring on the identical card.

“I used to be the one who was going to battle Errol Spence,” mentioned Ugas to a gaggle of reporters. “Now, impulsively, Manny Pacquiao has determined to return out of retirement. Now they’re going to battle however supposedly I’m going to be the co-main occasion on that present on August twenty first however I don’t know towards who.”

Along with Ugas not getting a showdown towards Spence Jr., no less than in the mean time, the 34-year-old is on the verge of shedding his world title. Though Ugas has carried out nothing fallacious, President of the WBA in Gilberto Mendoza, is at the moment leaning in direction of re-establishing Pacquiao as full belt holder forward of his battle towards Spence Jr.

“We’re engaged on it,” mentioned Mendoza throughout an interview with ThaBoxingVoice relating to Pacquiao getting reinstated as champion. “There’s a excessive likelihood. It must be run by way of a championship committee and voted earlier than taken to the President.”

Underneath regular circumstances, when a champion is positioned as “Champion in Recess” mentioned fighter is given the instant alternative to win his world title again towards the present champion which might be Ugas. No matter these guidelines, nevertheless, it seems as if Ugas might be on his method to shedding his world title earlier than even defending it.

Whereas the state of affairs would go away most apoplectic, Ugas couldn’t care much less what occurs. In his opinion, he would slightly concentrate on what he can management.

“The WBA do what they wish to do. I’m not pissed off, I’m persevering with to coach and battle however I’m the co-main occasion on that present.”