Manny Pacquiao’s age (42), a late change of opponents and the public’s relative unfamiliarity with new foe Yordenis Ugas presents a number of questions going into their pay-per-view fight on Saturday in Las Vegas.
Of course, many are disappointed that Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs) won’t be facing original opponent Errol Spence Jr., who had to pull out with an eye injury.
However, Ugas, the WBA welterweight titleholder, presents his own challenges for Pacquiao. The matchup isn’t as monumental as Pacquiao vs. Spence but it’s intriguing.
Here are five questions – and answers – going into the fight.