Why did Pacquiao get his belt taken away?

Why did Pacquiao get his belt taken away?

During the pandemic, the WBA decided to strip Pacquiao of the “super” title due to inactivity and gave it instead to Ugás so they could earn sanctioning fees for putting their “regular” title on the line in a fight between James and Thomas Dulorme.

Does Pacquiao have any belts?

LAS VEGAS — When Manny Pacquiao dropped Keith Thurman – a man 10 years younger than him — in the first round and outpointed him in a masterful performance to win the WBA welterweight world title in July 2019 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena it was another significant piece of boxing history for the boxing legend.

Who did Manny Pacquiao lose his belt to?

Ugás beat Pacquiao by unanimous decision in Las Vegas, putting on an impressive technical performance on 11 days’ notice and retaining his WBA welterweight title. “He’s a great competitor, but I came in here to show I am the champion of the WBA,” Ugás said. “A lot of respect for him, but I won this fight.”

Did Pacquiao lose his belts?

In July 2019, Pacquiao became the oldest welterweight world champion in history at the age of 40, and the first boxer to become a recognized four-time welterweight champion after defeating Keith Thurman to win the WBA (Super) welterweight title….Boxing career of Manny Pacquiao.

Manny Pacquiao
Losses	8
Draws	2

Is Pacquiao WBA champion?

The World Boxing Association (WBA) awarded the Centennial Champion recognition to Filipino Manny Pacquiao due to his great career both in and out of the ring, and in the midst of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the pioneer body.

Who has the most belts in boxing?

Manny Pacquiao holds the record for the most world titles in different weight classes. Pacquiao has won world titles in eight different divisions, something unheard of.

Is Pacquiao lost to Ugas?

In what could be the last fight of his illustrious boxing career, the Filipino suffered a unanimous decision loss against a younger Ugas, who banked on his size and length to dominate Pacquiao. Thank you to every Filipino that has ever supported me,” Pacquiao wrote on Twitter. “I’m so proud to represent my country.

Did Pacquiao lose a belt?

That belt belonged to Ugás by the time Pacman returned: While Pacquiao’s political career and the pandemic kept him out of the ring in 2020, the WBA took away the belt and awarded it to Ugás, who had won a different version of the belt in the WBA’s byzantine championship system.

Is Manny still champ?

In July 2019, Pacquiao became the oldest welterweight world champion in history at the age of 40, and the first boxer in history to become a recognized four-time welterweight champion after defeating Keith Thurman to win the WBA (Super) welterweight title….Manny Pacquiao.

The Honorable Manny Pacquiao CLH
Draws	2

Who got Pacquiao belt?

Outside of his family, fight team, and people in his native Cuba, not many gave Ugas a chance to win. But that is why they get into the ring as Ugas used his power and boxing precision to upset Pacquiao and win by unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 115-113) to retain his belt at the T-Mobile Arena.