Manny Pacquiao lost to Yordenis Ugas via uniramous decision in what was still very much a shocking defeat for ‘Pacman’ considering that Ugas was a last minute replacement for Pacquiao’s original opponent – Errol Spence.
However did injuries potentially have a play into the performance of the legendary boxer? This top name ‘went after’ Manny Pacquiao after his shocking loss.
During the event’s post-fight press conference, Pacquiao stated that his legs started to cramp into the fight’s opening rounds and he could not move. Credit to BoxingScene for the below.
“Actually, I know his style,” Pacquiao said. “But the thing is, I want to do my plan, but my plans in the ring – I have a lot of techniques for his style. But the thing is, but I’m not saying that this is my excuse, but no, you know, my two legs is cramping. I cannot move. That’s why I can’t move around. I can, in early days I can easily move and out-box him. You know Manny Pacquiao.
“But this time around, it’s like my two legs is tight and hurting me in [the] second round, until 12 rounds. But I’m not making excuses. That’s the reason why I cannot move and I just staying countering him, of his punches. That’s what happened, so that’s boxing. I mean, I’ve done a lot in boxing and I’m happy that we’re safe.”
