Best fights of Yordenis Ugás
Over 13 years as a professional, Yordenis Ugás has compiled a 27-6 (12) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Yordenis Ugás defeats Manny Pacquiao
On August 21, 2021 Yordenis Ugás defended his WBA (Super) welterweight title against Manny Pacquiao. Ugás was 35 years old with a record of 26-4, and Pacquiao was 42 with a record of 62-7-2. Both Ugás and Pacquiao were on a 3-fight winning streak. Ugás won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Yordenis Ugás loses to Shawn Porter via split decision
On March 9, 2019 Yordenis Ugás fought Shawn Porter for the WBC welterweight title. Ugás was 32 years old with a record of 23-3, and Porter was 31 with a record of 29-2-1. Ugás was on a 8-fight winning streak and Porter was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ugás lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Porter.
3. Yordenis Ugás defeats Omar Figueroa Jr.
On July 20, 2019 Yordenis Ugás faced Omar Figueroa Jr. in a welterweight bout. Ugás was 33 years old with a record of 23-4, and Jr. was 29 with a record of 28-0-1. Ugás was coming off a loss, while Jr. was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Ugás won via unanimous decision.
4. Yordenis Ugás loses to Errol Spence Jr. via KO
On April 16, 2022 Yordenis Ugás, the WBA (Super) welterweight champion, met Errol Spence Jr., the WBC and IBF welterweight champion, in a title unification fight. Ugás was 35 years old with a record of 27-4, and Jr. was 32 with a record of 27-0. Ugás was on a 4-fight winning streak and Jr. was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Ugás via TKO in the 10th round. Lost the title in unification. Lasted into the 10th round.
5. Yordenis Ugás defeats Thomas Dulorme
On August 26, 2017 Yordenis Ugás faced Thomas Dulorme in a super lightweight bout. Ugás was 31 years old with a record of 19-3, and Dulorme was 27 with a record of 24-2. Ugás was on a 4-fight winning streak and Dulorme was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ugás won via unanimous decision.
6. Yordenis Ugás defeats Abel Ramos
On September 6, 2020 Yordenis Ugás fought Abel Ramos for the vacant WBA (Regular) super lightweight title. Ugás was 34 years old with a record of 25-4, and Ramos was 29 with a record of 26-3-2. Ugás was on a 2-fight winning streak and Ramos was on a 8-fight winning streak. Ugás won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Yordenis Ugás defeats Jamal James
On August 12, 2016 Yordenis Ugás faced Jamal James in a super lightweight bout. Ugás was 30 years old with a record of 15-3, and James was 28 with a record of 20-0. Ugás was on a 2-fight losing streak, while James was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Ugás won via unanimous decision.
8. Yordenis Ugás stops Mike Dallas Jr.
On February 1, 2020 Yordenis Ugás faced Mike Dallas Jr. in a super lightweight bout. Ugás was 33 years old with a record of 24-4, and Jr. was 33 with a record of 23-3-2. Ugás was coming off a win and Jr. was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ugás stopped Mike Dallas Jr. via retirement in the 7th round.
9. Yordenis Ugás KOs Jonathan Batista
On June 16, 2018 Yordenis Ugás faced Jonathan Batista. Ugás was 31 years old with a record of 21-3, and Batista was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ugás was on a 6-fight winning streak. Ugás stopped Jonathan Batista via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Yordenis Ugás KOs Nelson Lara
On April 25, 2017 Yordenis Ugás faced Nelson Lara. Ugás was 30 years old with a record of 18-3, and Lara was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ugás was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ugás stopped Nelson Lara via TKO in the 2nd round.