Little did most of us know that Errol Spence Jr. and Yordenis Ugas are rivals. They was
supposed to meet inside the ring as both champions earlier this year but it was
cancelled as Manny Pacquiao came back to sport.
Spence chose the living legend as opponent but eventually, with only more than a week
remaining, he pulled out due to an unexpected eye injury.
Ugas, who was left out, is now the one who will face the eight-division world champion
with the WBA welterweight belt on the line.
“Before I talk about my next fight, I want to pay a word of respect to Spence,” pointed
out Spence. “It has been four years of rivalry, and finally, this year, we were going to
fight,” he said.
“Pacquiao came back and ruined the fight, but he was happy for you. It’s because I’m
sure you were going to win and take the name of a great legend.”
But despite taking shots of the ruined fight, Ugas sent his well-wishes and respect to the
unified welterweight champion.
“I have been a great fan of yours, and I have seen with joy how you have become a
great star.
“Just two years ago, I and many of us were here praying for your life, and you came
back from the dead to remain a champion. I’m sure you’re going to come back from this
injury too.
“I have the biggest fight and the most dream of any fighter who steps into a gym. But I
can’t finish my career without fighting you. God bless you. Recover champion. Respect,”