In January this year, the WBA stripped Pacquiao of his championship belt due to his inactivity in boxing. "I can tell you what Manny didn't receive - due process and respect," said Sean Gibbons, president of Manny Pacquiao Promotions, in a press statement. WBA designates Manny Pacquiao as 'champion in recess' - World Boxing Association," Gibbons said. "Ugas hasn't fought since winning the WBA regular welterweight title on Sept. 6, 2020. Had Pacquiao been reinstated as the WBA champion, the August 21 fight against Errol Spence Jr. would have been a four-belt unification bout.

Source: Manila Times July 13, 2021 15:56 UTC