Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugás odds are on the board, after a replacement was named for this boxing main event on August 21 in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao, 42, will be fighting for the first time since 2019. He was set to face 27-0 Errol Spence, but the IBF and WBC welterweight champion was forced to withdraw on August 10 after pre-fight medical evaluations discovered Spence had a torn retina.
Enter the 26-4 Ugás, who was set to fight in the undercard but was then elevated to the main event.
Oddsmakers originally had Pacquiao as a +240 underdog against Spence, but he then opened as a -310 favorite against Ugás.
Here are the latest Pacquiao vs. Ugás odds for the August 21 fight.
Odds for Pacquiao vs Ugás
| Favorite | Odds | Underdog | Odds | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Pacquiao | -380 | Yordenis Ugás | +290 | Welterweight |
Odds courtesy of DraftKings as of August 14, 2021.
Manny Pacquiao vs Yordenis Ugás odds analysis
Pacquiao is the only eight-division world champion in boxing history and is widely considered one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters of all time. He is 62-7-2 in his career with big wins against Erik Morales, Miguel Cotto, Marco Antonio Barrera, Juan Manuel Marquez, and Tim Bradley.
Pacquiao hasn't fought since July 2019, when he defeated Keith Thurman by split decision to win the WBA (Super) welterweight title. Pacman opened as a +133 underdog for that fight before eventually becoming the favorite at -170.
The decorated fighter will be hoping to end his boxing career on a high note before making a presidential run in the Philippines in 2022.
Ugás claimed the vacant WBA (Regular) welterweight championship with a split-decision win against Abel Ramos last September. He is 11-1 in his last 12 fights with his only defeat in that span coming by way of a controversial split decision to Shawn Porter in March 2019.
The Cuban has a similar aggressive style to Spence, but unlike Pacquiao's previously scheduled opponent, Ugás fights out of an orthodox stance. The 35-year-old is no stranger to fighting as the underdog, coming in at plus money for wins against Jamal James and Bryant Perrella and closing as a +250 dog in that close loss to Porter.
Manny Pacquiao vs Yordenis Ugás tale of the tape
| Manny Pacquiao | Yordenis Ugás | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Age | 35 |
| 5-foot-6 | Height | 5-foot-9 |
| 67 inches | Reach | 69 inches |
| 62-7-2 (39 KO) | Record | 26-4 (12 KO) |
When will Manny Pacquiao fight Yordenis Ugás?
Pacquiao and Ugás are scheduled to fight on Saturday, August 21 in a pay-per-view bout, after Ugás replaced Errol Spence on August 10.
Where will Manny Pacquiao fight Yordenis Ugás?
Pacquiao vs. Ugás will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is the home of the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights.
What is the undercard for Pacquiao vs Ugás?
The undercard for Pacquiao vs. Ugás on August 21 will feature a co-main event fight between former world champions Robert Guerrero and Victor Ortiz, plus 22-0 featherweight Mark Magsayo taking on former WBC super bantamweight champion Julio Ceja.
How to read boxing odds
The most common way of betting on a boxing match is by picking the overall winner of the bout. With Pacquiao being the favorite for this fight, his odds have the minus sign (-) in front of them at -310. This means that bettors would need to wager $310 in order to win $100. An Ugás win would pay out more as he's the underdog at +245. This means that a $100 wager would profit $245.
As we get closer to the fight date other prop bets will be become available, such as method of victory and round betting.
The odds listed above are in American format, but can easily be converted to decimal or fractional format via our odds converter tool.
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Where can I bet on Pacquiao vs Ugás odds?
While a professional fight, this is not a title fight. That means books may be selective in their offerings for Pacquiao vs. Ugás odds. Check out the best sportsbooks available where you live and see what Pacquiao vs. Spence odds are available.
