Errol Spence Jr. is injured and will not fight Pacquiao, Ojas takes his place

The American suffered a retinal tear that would sideline him from the August 21 battle against the multi-champion Philippine multi-champion

American Errol Spence suffered a Left retinal tear And he won’t be able to fight with the Filipino star Shooting On August 21 in Las Vegas as scheduled, Premium Boxing Champions Declared that the Cuban Yordenis UgasAnd Heavyweight Champion of the World Boxing AssociationHe’ll be the senator’s rival.

“I am so disappointed that I won’t be able to fight with them Shooting on August 21″ Spence through a statement. “I was excited to fight and event. Unfortunately, Doctors found a tear in my left eye and said I needed to have surgery as beforeAnd that there was no way for me to fight with my eyes in this case. I apologize to everyone. I will return soon. We’ve recovered from the worst of it.”

“First of all, I ask everyone to join in prayer to wish a full recovery Errol Spence“, He said Pacquiao. “Thank God, the injury was discovered in the body before it was further damaged. I agreed to fight Yordenis Ugas On August 21 for the tournament Walter AMP. The only correct way to win the championship is inside the ring.”

Ogas He was going to face Argentine Fabian Maidan on the same day, August 21. However, sources confirmed that the brother of former world champion Marcos Rene “Chino” Maidana, was injured in front of one of his sparring partners and would not be ready to fight.

“It is a great honor to be facing the multi world champion as is ShootingI feel ready to take on this challenge.” Ogas. “I have a lot of respect for PacquiaoBut I will win this battle. I’ve worked hard in camp with Ismael Salas and I know we’ll come up with a great strategy to combat what he brings to the ring mani. I wish you Errol Spence Get well soon and I want to tell the fans that I will be at my best for this fight,” said Cuban.

The sources said ESPN KNOCKOUT TECHNOLOGY This is in case you win PacquiaoThen they are looking for the possibility of fighting the battle before the end of the year, temporary for november, as long as the Filipino is in perfect physical shape and that Spence recover from eye injuryThis is the reason for the cancellation of the August 21 lawsuit.