Pacquiao poses on the scale during his official weigh-in at MGM Grand Garden Arena on August 20, 2021 in Las Vegas. Pacquiao will challenge WBA welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas for his title at T-Mobile on August 21 in Las Vegas. Ethan Miller, Getty Images/AFP

Manny Pacquiao (left) and WBA welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas face off during a news conference at MGM Grand Garden Arena on August 18, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pacquiao will challenge Ugas for his title at T-Mobile Arena on August 21 in Las Vegas. Steve Marcus, Getty Images/AFP

Pacquiao and WBA welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas stand onstage during their official weigh-in at MGM Grand Garden Arena on August 20, 2021 in Las Vegas. Ethan Miller, Getty Images/AFP

Manny Pacquiao registered 146 pounds, and Yordenis Ugas of Cuba tipped the scales at 147 pounds during Friday’s (US time) weigh-in ahead of their clash for the World Boxing Association super welterweight title.

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Meanwhile, Filipino Mark Magsayo weighed 125.5 pounds, while Julio Ceja of Mexico hit 125 pounds on the eve of their featherweight bout.

Pacquiao, known for his low-profile demeanor at pre-fight events, was his usual modest self when asked about his chances against Ugas.

"I'm never taking this fight lightly. Of course, I don't want to be overconfident, but I want to make sure that tomorrow night we'll (get) the victory. God willing, the fans will be happy," said Pacquiao, who will challenge for Ugas' WBA belt.

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Ugas, who came in as a replacement opponent for injured Errol Spence Jr., said he is eager to take on a fighter of Pacquiao's stature.

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"I have a lot of respect for him so I'm very excited, but all respect is finished after we get on the ring (Saturday, US time)," Ugas added.

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