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UgГЎsвЂ™s confidence grew in the middle rounds, and he responded to some action at the seventh-round bell with a defiant shimmy-shake of his shoulders in PacquiaoвЂ™s direction. Pacquiao was more aggressive and occasionally got the crowd to its feet with combinations, but he did not immediately find a consistent way to get inside the jab. UgГЎs had a clear game plan despite the short notice, working hard in the early rounds with an effective jab and body shots.

вЂњA lot of respect for him, but I won this fight.вЂќ вЂњHeвЂ™s a great competitor, but I came in here to show I am the champion of the WBA,вЂќ UgГЎs said through a translator. UgГЎs quit boxing for two years midway through the last decade, but recovered his career and capitalised on this unexpected shot against one of the greatest fighters of this era, earning his 12th victory in 13 fights. UgГЎs had a clear game plan despite the short notice, working hard in the early rounds with an effective jab and body shots The victory was the culmination of a lengthy journey for UgГЎs, who defected from Cuba two years after winning a bronze medal in the Beijing Olympics. Two judges scored it 116-112 for UgГЎs, and a third had it 115-113. Pacquiao struggled to get inside on UgГЎsвЂ™ effective jab, while UgГЎs landed his right hand to increasing effect in the later rounds. The 35-year-old UgГЎs threw far fewer punches than Pacquiao, but his blows were more precise and more effective. Even after a lengthy layoff in the last stages of his career, Pacquiao remains a surefire draw and a bankable star in a sport lacking both at its highest levels. T-Mobile Arena appeared sold out and the crowd of 17,438 was vocally behind its Filipino hero. UgГЎs (27-4) seized his opportunity as the late injury replacement for Errol Spence Jr, frustrating Pacquiao (67-8-2) throughout what might be the final fight of the 42-year-old Philippine senatorвЂ™s career. I look forward to spending time with my family and thinking about my future in boxing.вЂќ Surefire draw

вЂњIвЂ™ve done a lot for boxing and boxing has done a lot for me. I wanted to fight for the title in the ring and tonight the champion is named Ugas,вЂќ said Pacquiao. вЂњMy best wasnвЂ™t good enough tonight, no excuses. It was a sweet victory for UgГЎs, who had been awarded the WBA title after Pacquiao was stripped of the belt by the sanctioning body earlier this year for inactivity. IвЂ™m sorry I lost tonight, but I did my best.вЂќ вЂњI had a hard time in the ring making adjustments. вЂњThatвЂ™s boxing,вЂќ a deflated Pacquiao said afterwards. He intends to make an announcement next month. He also would not confirm whether he will enter the PhilippinesвЂ™ presidential race, as is widely expected.

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'My body's tired.Yordenis UgГЎs beat Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision to retain his WBA welterweight title in what some observers speculated could be the Philippine senatorвЂ™s final fight, ending a legendary boxing career.ДЄfter an unimpressive performance in his return on Saturday night from the longest layoff of his quarter-century in professional boxing, Pacquiao said he has not decided whether he will fight again.A lot of respect for, but I won the fight.' 'I told you I am the champion of the WBA and I showed it tonight. 'We only had two weeks of training but I listened to my corner and it all worked out. 'I'm very excited but most of all, I want to thank Manny Pacquiao for giving me this opportunity in the ring today,' said Ugas, who now has a record of 27 wins and four defeats. Ugas dominated with his jab and clean punching to win on all three cards - 115-113, 116-112 and 116-112 - at the T-Mobile Arena. The 35-year-old had been preparing to make his first title defence against Fabian Maidana, but was promoted from the undercard to face Pacquiao. Ugas beat Abel Ramos for the vacant WBA regular welterweight title in September 2020 before being elevated to WBA super champion after Pacquiao was stripped of the belt. Pacquiao, who is a serving politician in his native Philippines, was stripped of the WBA title in January because of inactivity. I'm sorry I lost tonight, but I did my best.' 'I had a hard time in the ring making adjustments. Reflecting on his defeat, he said: 'That's boxing.

The eight-division world champion now has a has a record of 62 wins, eight defeats and two draws. Pacquiao, 42, also told ESPN he was 'thinking about retirement' and he was '60-40' in favour of quitting. 'In the future, you may not see Manny Pacquiao fight in the ring,' he said. It was Pacquiao's first bout since beating Keith Thurman for the WBA welterweight title in July 2019.

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