Yordenis Ugas Net Worth: How Rich is the Boxer Actually in 2022?

Yordenis Ugas is a WBA Welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas Hernandez is a Cuban professional boxer. He won gold at the 2005 World Championships and bronze in the 2008 Olympics. Yordenis Ugas has a net worth of $15 million as of 2022.

Full Name	Yordenis Ugas Hernandez
Birth Date	14 July 1986
Birth Place	Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Profession	Professional Boxer
Relationship Status	Engaged
Net Worth	$15 million

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Early Life

Since he was a youth, Ugas has competed in boxing. He was able to become the global champion at the Under 17 competition championship in boxing. In those early years, he suffered many losses, including one against Amir Khan. These early experiences, but, were crucial in his development as a boxer.

Yordenis Ugas Net Worth and Career

Ugas began competing at the lightweight level in 2005, and from 2005 to 2008. He dominated the Cuban championships, winning each one. In 2005, he was also victorious in the PanAmerican Championships. Over time, he earned the moniker 54 Milagros, which refers to the number 54 worn. Ugas closest buddy, baseball star Aroldis Chapman, and the name Milagros.

In his early career, Ugas fought several formidable opponents. whom he defeated despite losing the first few rounds. He went on to win the Central American Championships and the 2006 Boxing World Cup 2006. Ugas had hoped to win gold in the 2008 Olympics, but he was defeated by Daouda Sow and had to settle for bronze.

Ugas relocated to the United States in 2010, where he saw the potential for a successful boxing career. That same year, he made his professional boxing debut and began demonstrating his talent to the world.

In 2019, he fought for the WBC welterweight championship against a fighter called Porter. Which was a watershed event in his career. It was a tense battle, with Ugas and his team celebrating as if they had already won. While Porter’s team sat and watched. Nonetheless, Porter won in a split decision when the verdict was made.

Yordenis Ugas Fame

Ugas has dominated battles against well-known fighters such as Omar Figueroa and Mike Dallas Jr., putting on spectacular performances. He was challenged for the WBA welterweight championship. Which was vacant at the time, against Abel Ramos on September 6, 2020.

Ugas was able to claim the championship after winning by a split decision. After Manny Pacquiao’s championship was revoked due to inactivity, Ugas was set to face Errol Spence Jr. Due to Errol’s injury, Ugas and Pacquiao will fight on August 21, 2021. Many fans were surprised to see that Ugas had won a unanimous decision against Pacquiao and successfully retained his belt.

Personal Life

Dayanara Leon is Ugas’s girlfriend at the moment. They’ve been dating for two years and will be celebrating their second anniversary in February 2021. Ugas has a kid with Dayanara. They’ve also revealed that they’re engaged and will marry shortly.