Eight division champion Manny Pacquiao had no problem with making last-minute adjustments in training, as he prepares for late replacement, WBA welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas.
Their fight is scheduled for August 21 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao was scheduled to face WBC, IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence - but on Tuesday it was revealed that Spence had suffered a retinal tear, which forced him to withdraw from the fight. The injury was discovered during a pre-fight examination by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Ugas was already set to fight on the undercard with Fabian Maidana, who also withdrew earlier this week after suffering a cut during sparring.
Pacquiao had put in six weeks of sparring and strategizing in preparation for fighting a lefty, Manny sparred eight rounds with three right-handed fighters on Tuesday.
He had no issues with making the adjustment for a new opponent.
“I am a politician. I am used to dealing with changing stances,” said a grinning Manny after a workout that lasted close to three hours.
“For the first thirty seconds things looked a little odd in sparring, but I adjusted quickly, and it was business as usual. Naturally I am disappointed in the situation but thank God the tear in Errol’s retina was discovered before it could be damaged further. I join his family, friends, and fans and pray that he has a full and complete recovery.
“As for Ugas, I am happy that he stepped up to replace Errol Spence. Ugas is a champion with a strong Cuban boxing background. This is a big fight, and we will give the fans an exciting show."
