Yordenis Ugas .Professional Boxer Profile. referee: Russell Mora ... promoter: Tom Brown (TGB Promotions), Manny Pacquiao (MP Promotions) matchmaker: Nicole Craig, Tom Brown; doctor: Yordenis Ugas has Shawn Porter running away from him and that “RUN IT BACK” rematch and he mangled Omar Figueroa into boxing retirement! Even Vergil Ortiz Jr is now tied up for late March. Venue: Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles Promoter: TGB Promotions TV: FOX, FS1 And even if Spence were to beat the 34-year-old Ugas, which would be the expectation, he would still have more in-house options at PBC. Errol Spence Jr and Yordenis Ugas may be heading for a three-belt unification fight at 147 pounds, following Ugas being promoted to WBA “super world champion” with Manny Pacquiao moved to “champion in recess.”. If PBC are willing to work with Top Rank on Spence-Crawford, then maybe Crawford and Top Rank could pull another deal for a PBC fighter. So what does Ugas have to do to get his respect? This announcement was made official on Sunday at the sanctioning bodies list of activities done during the 99th annual WBA convention. “Do whatever you got to do to get him into that ring! Ugas has to do this to get his recognition. Best night of pro career: So far Imam has been highly impressive in his 15 pro bouts. He could also simply move up in weight, as PBC have a lot of fighters at 154 pounds, too, and there is the potential for a Canelo Alvarez fight, as both sides have expressed interest. Among others: Keith Thurman, Shawn Porter, Yordenis Ugas and Kell Brook. Published Sun Jun 17, 2018, 10:07 PM EDT. “As long as they got Balboa (Pacquiao) on the brain, he’s champ. I spoke to everyone in my neighborhood. “On ESPN against Ugas,” Imam told RingTV.com. See how BoxeoGuide rates him compared to others. The two welterweight titlists could be on a collision course to unify three belts. You gotta dog him, you gotta humiliate him. WBC Welterweight World Champion Shawn Porter will take on mandatory challenger Yordenis Ugas March 9 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, formerly StubHub Center. An Auxiliary member of the Boxing Writers Association of America. Ugas (25-4, 12 KOs) is an affordable option for Top Rank to sign to face WBO welterweight champion Crawford (36-0, 27 KOs) in September or October. 3 WBA Mike “The Silent Assassin” Dallas, Jr., of Bakersfield, CA, after seven rounds. Follow on Twitter @PhilDJay. In March, Porter will defend his title against Yordenis Ugas, a skilled but unheralded opponent. Challenge Balboa (Pacquiao) to fight. But that’s what you got to do.”. You can’t fight the press. LOS ANGELES (September 6, 2020) – Yordenis Ugas scored a split-decision victory over Abel Ramos Sunday night to win the WBA Welterweight Championship in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Yordenis Ugas firmly believes he is a world champion. Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions. Yordenis Ugas v Omar Figueroa Jr Saturday 20, July 2019. MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. “Teacher against student, old lion against young lion. His win set off a string of 8 straight victories starting with Jamal James. His promoter, Mr. George Washington Duke, uttered immortal words to Tommy to seal a fight between them. But Porter is WBC mandatory, and that fight went nowhere the last time it was talked up as possible. Thank you Vettix and all the donors! Shortly after Cuban boxing star Yordenis Ugás watched his fight against Shawn Porter, he feels there was something very questionable on the scoring card of CSAC judge Max DeLuca. Welterweight contender Yordenis Ugas came up just short in a world title shot in March. But this hasn’t stopped the World Boxing Association from keeping both in circulation. His promoter, Mr. George Washington Duke, uttered immortal words to Tommy to seal a fight between them. Fellow welterweight titleholder Manny Pacquiao, although that will have to wait until fans are allowed into arenas and stadiums. 1 WBA Cuban welterweight Yordenis “54 Milagros” Ugas, of Miami, FL, stopping ranked No. I'm ready. Jake Paul and Ben Askren hit the scales today in Atlanta. The WBA’s move had a pretty clear destination, and this is it. In his last fight, he successfully defended his IBF and WBC world welterweight titles against Danny Garcia at the AT&T Stadium. Yordenis Ugás Hernández (born 14 July 1986) is a Cuban professional boxer who has held the WBA (Super) welterweight title since January 2021, having previously held the WBA (Regular) title from 2020 until being elevated to Super champion. Add your rating too. Bud Crawford's promoter is trying to get a fight scheduled for this fall, ... Manny Pacquiao, Shawn Porter, Kell Brook or Yordenis Ugas. WBC world welterweight champion Shawn Porter returns to action this Saturday night as he faces veteran Yordenis Ugas in the main event on Saturday night’s fights on FOX. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. Welterweight contender Yordenis Ugas will meet Mike Dallas Jr. in a 12-round bout on Feb. 1 at the Beau Rivage Resort Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, Premier Boxing Champions announced Monday. Video: Jake Paul, Askren in notably different shape at weigh-in. The fight everyone actually wants from the 31-year-old Spence is against WBO titlist Terence Crawford, but it’s pretty clearly not happening still. “If he refuses, you gotta insult him! — Yordenis Ugas (@YordenisUgas) September 8, 2020 “My house in Cuba has been full. Yordenis Ugas (17-3, 8 KOs) is not finished. – It seems the only logical fight. We are going to do it for three online championships. He also challenged for the WBC welterweight title in 2019. As an amateur boxer, Yordenis Ugas was one of the best in the world. He says his best win is against 2008 Olympic bronze medalist Yordenis Ugas, a former amateur star from Cuba, last May. That’s the only way you ever gonna get peace of mind. Ugas recently won the vacant WBA welterweight title last September with a 12 round split decision victory over Abel Ramos in Los Angeles, California. ... Mayweather Promotions released a statement confirming 2008 Olympic bronze medalist Yordenis Ugas (19–3, 9 KOs) would take his place in fighting Dulorme. Ugas has to do this to get his recognition. These types of displays via fights and performances along with Terence Crawford’s unwillingness to fight Ugas along with the rest of welterweight division minus BIG Errol Spence puts you in what we know in boxing circles as “Boogey … And with Pacquiao seemingly focused on on what might be a cold cash play exhibition fight with Ryan Garcia, he might be out unless Top Rank can make him a really, really big offer. Welterweight contender Yordenis Ugas came up just short in a world title shot in March. Two belts in one division always cause more trouble than it’s worth. In case the world wasn’t convinced with his victory over formerly unbeaten prospect, Jamal James in August of this year, Ugas came out to show the boxing world that he is a force to be reckoned with at 147 pounds. By Elisinio Castillo. Both fighters are already talking it up on Twitter: all you needed was something I want #strapseason, I have it. To show he’s worthy of holding the title, he has to beat the master. So, is Ugas willing to go that extra mile to get his respect and fight Manny Pacquiao? ... Shawn Porter vs. Yordenis Ugas Event Location: Carson, CA Event Date: Mar 9th 2019 Tickets Donated By: PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS. Errol Spence Jr and Yordenis Ugas may be heading for a three-belt unification fight at 147 pounds, following Ugas being promoted to WBA “super world champion” with … I can’t fight them. Jake Paul made quick work of Ben Askren tonight at Triller Fight Club. The trouble is, most of the boxing fraternity in the know see legend Manny Pacquiao as the one and only ruler at 147. The WBA ‘Regular’ is merely a pathway to the full title anyway, so let’s see if a future fight can come off and give Ugas that title he craves. Plus Andrade, Prograis, more, Photo: Mayweather has full hair and beard and it’s kind of weird, Another look at Jake Paul’s knockdown and stoppage of Askren. Errol Spence Jr and Yordenis Ugas seemingly headed for unification bout, both interested, Fighters react to Jake Paul’s TKO win over Ben Askren. My girlfriend and I enjoyed sitting up close to the event and the promoter even moved us ringside for the main event where we sat next to boxing legends. A rematch with Shawn Porter would be there, most notably, and he could also reverse his feelings on fighting Keith Thurman. Bob Arum, his promoter, mentioned a number names in an interview with the U.K.’s talkSPORT. Yordenis Ugas looks likely to go down this July. Ugas has spent time on social media showing off his new status, only to be met by calls that he’s a ‘fake champion’ and does not have a ‘real’ title. Let's give the fans a great fight. Claim your page. He's hoping to work his way back into another one in 2020. Ugas being promoted to WBA “super world champion” with Manny Pacquiao moved to “champion in recess.”, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum recently said that it’s specifically Spence who has proven an obstacle, reverse his feelings on fighting Keith Thurman, Thurman has expressed no desire to work with Arum, what might be a cold cash play exhibition fight with Ryan Garcia, Vergil Ortiz Jr is now tied up for late March, Navarrete-Diaz, more: Boxing TV schedule for April 20-24, What’s the next fight for Jake Paul? Within hours of his triumph, the 34-year-old faced negativity because his strap is not ‘the real’ championship. Pick 'Em & Fantasy Games - All the biggest upcoming MMA & Boxing fights - … Ugas was dropped by his promoter and picked up by another platform. Try changing out the words for Ugas and Pacquiao. Am I really good enough? – Got to challenge that man to fight, Tommy (Ugas). After a decorated amateur career, welterweight Yordenis Ugas finally has a chance to win his first world title since turning pro in 2010. There wasn’t much to react to, but there was a little. He competed from 1996 to 2007, 2009 to 2010, 2011 to 2015, and made a one-fight comeback in 2017. The crowd booed loudly as Porter retained his 147-pound belt by scores of 116-112 and 115-113 while one judge had the fight 117-111 for Ugas. Welterweight Yordenis Ugas will be looking for his first world title when he faces Shawn Porter on Saturday. “Listen, Tommy (Ugas). Promoter Tom Brown has a 14-fight boxing card in the works for the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California and the support bouts have a lot […] Raising the ‘WBA Regular welterweight title’ on September 6th, Ugas declared himself Cubas’ first belt holder at the weight for over 50 years. We have a welterweight title eliminator set up by the World Boxing Association (WBA), as Yordenis Ugas will now take on Abel Ramos for a “regular” title. “The press will hound you with that man’s legend for as long as you wear gloves. Tommy (Ugas), face facts. BoxRec.com uses cookies to make the site simpler. Welter Contest, 12 Rounds. “I set a goal when I … We could be seeing Crawford-Kavaliauskas 2 at this rate, and it might genuinely be the best fight “Bud” can get. Manny Pacquiao is certainly that fighter with the WBA. In the main event, 2008 Olympic bronze medalist Yordenis Ugas (15-1, 7KOs) comes into town to defend his WBC interim Latino jr. welterweight title against San Diego’s own undefeated Emmanuel “Renegade” Robles (9-0-1, 3KOs) in a ten round championship bout. Yordenis Ugas Abel Ramos "54 Milagros" 26-4-0 Pro Record At Fight : 26-4-2 ... MMA Promoter? “You gotta get him into that ring, Tommy (Ugas), or you’ll keep hearing questions like that. Spence (27-0, 21 KO) has the WBC and IBF belts, and now Ugas (26-4, 12 KO) is the recognized WBA titleholder, meaning that PBC can rather easily put together this as a unification, almost surely on FOX pay-per-view. “There is a way to get the respect you deserve. He has to channel the movie ‘Rocky V’ where Tommy Gunn, played by former heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison, is in the shadow of Rocky Balboa. Find out more about cookies There’s only one man who can hold an organization title at a single weight. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum recently said that it’s specifically Spence who has proven an obstacle, not Al Haymon or PBC as a company. At the Beau Rivage Resorts & Casino, in Biloxi, MS, Saturday over Fox Sports 1 promoter TGB Promotions – Tom Brown brought in a fight card featuring ranked No. Try changing out the words for Ugas and Pacquiao. Then – and only then, can he claim to be Cuba’s first welterweight champion in half a century. He's hoping to work his way back into another one in 2020. Results and highlights: Jake Paul stops Ben Askren in first round. As for where this leaves Crawford in the short-term, he remains low on options. “You’ll start to ask yourself, “Could I take him? They are very excited and happy for my success. American professional boxing promoter and former professional boxer. By Elisinio Castillo. Spence has been out of the ring December 2020. He won five national titles for the powerhouse Cuban national team and claimed an Olympic bronze medal in 2008. By the way for those who will try to make it out to this as a pro-PBC point, Jamal Herring was released by Al Haymon and won a belt after a few of wins. Errol Spence lined up for unification fight with dangerous Cuban Yordenis Ugas after Manny Pacquiao loses world champion status Michael Benson 30th January 2021, 12:33 pm input. Yordenis "54 Milagros" Ugas (26-4-0) is a Pro Boxer out of Miami, Florida. Yordenis Ugas = affordable opponent. Promoter: Don King Promotions Twitter: @AmirImamBoxing. Weight would be the issue there, as Canelo seems unlikely to ever fight at 160 again, and asking Spence to go over 160 would be pretty tough. Shawn Porter has claimed that Yordenis Ugas has little chance of beating Errol Spence Jr. if they fight later this year. Yordenis Ugas defeats Abel Ramos via 12 Round Decision Ugas Decision Round 12. You’re in his shadow. Ugas will continue his efforts when he meets Mike Dallas Jr. in a 12-round bout on Feb. 1 (Fox Sports 1/Fox Deportes, 8 p.m. Thurman has expressed no desire to work with Arum. Shawn Porter, left, punches Yordenis Ugas … Ugas vs. Ramos Bout Ordered By WBA. Yordenis Ugas 147 vs. Abel Ramos 146 (WBA welterweight title) Omar Juarez 142.8 vs. Dakota Linger 144.4 Jesus Ramos 142.8 vs. Esteban Garcia 142 Cody Crowley 145 vs. Josh Torres 144.6 Batyr Akhmedov 140.4 vs. Rey Perez 140.6 Leduan Barthelemy 136.6 vs. Recky Dulay 137.6. 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