Can Yordenis Ugas shock Manny Pacquiao?

Now that the fight is official between the eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao and the WBA champion Yordenis Ugas, the most asked question about the welterweight class is, can Ugas actually cause trouble for the “PacMan”?

Well, it’s tough to claim that the Cuban would pose a more puzzling challenge than Errol Spence, but make no mistake, Ugas is far from your regular Cuban-style boxer.

Cubans established dominance throughout the years with their potent slick boxing abilities, counter shots selection, and sensational defensive tactics. However, although Yordenis Ugas is a proud Cuban, his fighting style is far from his fellow countrymen.

Aggressive constant pressure is how the Cuban operates inside the squared circle. And with Manny Pacquiao’s high-paced, action-packed style, we might be in for a real treat.

Yes, the Spence fight is what everyone wanted to see. However, with Yordenis Ugas jumping on the opportunity in the last hour, he’s most likely as loose and as hungry as he’ll ever be when making the walk, which might very well transpire to a highly entertaining fight for as long as it lasts.

You have to favour the eight-division champion (Manny Pacquiao), but make no mistake, with Ugas’s potent jab and constant forward pressure, the Pacman might be in for a long night if Ugas manages to keep him at bay which is highly likely, especially with his long, rangy jab.

It’s a much closer fight than people might think. The Cuban might very well spoil everyone’s plans because we’ve seen it time and time again, inside the theatre of the unknown, nothing is for certain.