Skip Bayless Absurdly Thinks Manny Pacquiao Beat Yordenis Ugas

Skip Bayless has another head-scratching take, this time about boxing legend Manny Pacquiao.

On Saturday, the 42-year-old Pacquiao lost what could have been his last fight in a boxing ring via a unanimous decision against Yordenis Ugas.

What's Next For Manny Pacquiao After Loss To Yordenis Ugas https://t.co/h67YKYk6gf

— SideAction (@SideActionHQ) August 23, 2021

Anyone watching the fight saw an exciting bout, with Manny Pacquiao obviously took the worst of the shots, and fizzled late to the much-younger Yordenis Ugas.

But somehow, Skip Bayless saw it differently.

During his show today, Bayless talked about how he still wants to see Pacquiao continue his career. And if he were scoring, he would have scored the bout 115-113 in Manny’s favor.

"Manny Pacquiao was up against somebody I didn't think he belonged in the ring with, a mismatch in size and strength. Manny took some punishment, but I didn't see him wobble or buckle the whole time. I had him winning 115-113 just on activity." — @RealSkipBayless pic.twitter.com/A9Z8P4IOZX

— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) August 23, 2021

[SideAction-ad-group]

Fans were quick to point out that Skip Bayless clearly has no idea what he’s talking about when it comes to the Manny Pacquiao fight or boxing as a whole.

You don't win fights on activity or aggression.

Effective aggression is the criteria….throwing 800 punches and landing under 20% is literally the opposite of that. pic.twitter.com/X6vnOfTvZM

— SoundOff316 (@SoundOff316) August 23, 2021

Skip a sick man he really need help https://t.co/QSBL8lx3B3

— JB (@Thattkiddjbb) August 23, 2021

He did not win that fight lol. https://t.co/KiAO9Xk0s2

— Ryan Aguirre (@Rjaguirre24_) August 23, 2021

Utter foolishness. Swinging and connecting with air does not make a win https://t.co/vnZrdX1Jss

— SikaYall (@AntMan2_3) August 23, 2021

LMFAOOOOO OK SKIP https://t.co/5AlPSd6Y8z

— Jameser Things (@CommonlyJay_) August 23, 2021

Even if Skip Bayless has no business speaking on boxing (or much of anything), he’ll be happy to know that Manny Pacquiao hasn’t completely closed the door on his boxing career.

“This sport is my passion,” Pacquiao said. “That’s why I’m still here fighting at the age of 42. I’m enjoying it, but sometimes you have to think about the response of your body. … My mind, my heart, it’s 100%. But my legs were cramping.”

Even Manny Pacquiao sounds like a guy who’s admitting that he did not win that fight. Time for Skip Bayless to give it up.

Welcome to the game outside the game! Follow us on our Sideaction Twitter handle, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest on sports and pop culture news across the web!