Who Is Yordenis Ugás? Age, Biography and Wiki
Yordenis Ugás, born on July 14, 1986, in Santiago de Cuba, is a talented Cuban-American professional boxer. As of 2025, he is 38 years old. Known for his impressive skills in the ring, Ugás has risen through the ranks to become one of the top competitors in the welterweight division. He gained fame for his decisive victories and resilience, which have established him as a significant figure in the world of boxing.
| Occupation | Sports |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | July 14, 1986 |
| Age | 38 Years |
| Birth Place | Santiago de Cuba, Cuba |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Country | Cuba |
Popularity
Yordenis Ugás's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Yordenis Ugás stands at an impressive height of 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) and has a reach of 69 inches (175 cm). Throughout his boxing career, he has fought at a weight of around 147 pounds (67 kg), which is typical for the welterweight category. His athletic build, combined with his agility and strength, has played a critical role in his success within the ring.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Yordenis Ugás is reportedly in a serious relationship, although he keeps details about his dating life quite private. He has been seen with his partner, but he has not officially disclosed their names or the depths of their relationship. Ugás tends to focus on his career but has expressed his love for family, often sharing moments with them on social media.
Ugas' nickname, 54 Milagros, comes from two people: "54" refers to baseball player Aroldis Chapman who wears the number 54, and is Ugas' best friend; "Milagros" is the name of Ugas' mother.
Net Worth and Salary
Yordenis Ugás has made a significant fortune through his boxing career, endorsements, and various business ventures. As of 2025, his estimated net worth is around $5 million. His earnings come not only from his bouts—often bringing in substantial purses due to his popularity—but also from sponsorships and promotional deals linked to his status as a professional athlete.
After successfully defending his title against Pacquiao, Ugás petitioned the WBA for a special permit to bypass a mandatory defense against Eimantas Stanionis in order to face the IBF and WBC champion Errol Spence Jr. in a title unification bout.
The petition was denied by the WBA on 20 October 2021, who stated: "...we are in special circumstances to resolve extraordinary situations, such as the champion reduction in every division to have only one champion". Accordingly, Ugás and Stanionis were given a 30-day period to negotiate the terms of their bout.
As they were unable to come to terms, a purse bid was ordered for 9 December, with a minimal bid of $200,000. The winning bid would be split 75/25 in favor of Ugas as the reigning titlist. On 19 December 2021, WBA President Gilberto J. Mendoza has confirmed that the Spence-Ugas was approved as Stanionis was willing to step aside.
The unification bout was officially announced on 8 February 2022. It was scheduled to headline a pay per view card on 16 April, which took place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The PPV was distributed by Showtime. Ugás lost the fight by a tenth-round technical knockout.
The fight was stopped on the advice of the ringside physician, due to Ugas’ severely swollen right eye. He was losing on all three of the judges' scorecards at the time of the stoppage, with scores of 88–82, 88–82 and 88–83. Ugás landed fewer total punches (216 to 96) and fewer power punches (192 to 77) than Spence Jr.
Career, Business, and Investments
Ugás turned professional in 2013 and has quickly made a name for himself. His career highlights include winning the WBA (Super) welterweight title and competing against some of the toughest names in boxing. Beyond the ring, Ugás has ventured into business, exploring investment opportunities that align with his interests, particularly in health and fitness. His business acumen complements his boxing career, presenting him with additional income streams.
On 9 March 2019, Ugás fought his first career title fight against Shawn Porter for the WBC welterweight title. Ugás fought great and landed the cleaner shots throughout the fight.
Porter had some success with his jab in the fourth round, but Ugás was the better man in the following round, after both fighters exchanged shots in the middle of the ring towards the end of the fifth. Ugás also had a stronger finish to the fight, and managed to cut Porter near his left eye in the tenth.
After the final bell rang, Ugás' team already started celebrating, while Porter just stood and looked at his corner. To many of the fans' surprise, two of the judges scored the fight in favor of Porter, 116–112 and 115–113, while only one of the judges scored the fight in favor of Ugás, 117–111.
The crowd was booing what seemed to many as a controversial split decision win for Porter.
Social Network
Yordenis Ugás actively engages with his fans on various social media platforms. He shares insights into his training, personal life, and boxing career on Instagram and Twitter, where he has gained a substantial following. These platforms help him maintain a strong connection with his fanbase and promote his brand, allowing fans to keep up with his latest developments.
Education
Yordenis Ugás attended primary and secondary schools in Cuba before pursuing boxing full time. He later moved to the United States, where he continued his education while honing his boxing skills. His background in a country rich in boxing tradition has significantly influenced his approach to the sport, merging education and athleticism.
At the Senior World Championships 2005 he suffered two heavy knockdowns against Canadian southpaw Ibrahim Kamal in his third fight but managed to win.
The Manila Times writes: "But for two fleeting moments Thursday, unheralded Canadian lightweight Ibrahim Kamal showed the world that the Cubans, arguably the number-one force in amateur boxing, may have jaws of glass after all.
The University of Toronto student knocked down Yordanis Ugás in the first and second rounds with two sledgehammer lefts to the side of the chin.
But then the Canadian southpaw hurt one knee as he and Ugás wrestled each other to the floor on the third round, leaving him effectively fighting on one leg." Later Ugás beat Russian Khabib Allakhverdiyev and in the final he outfought Romal Amanov from Azerbaijan.
Cubanet.org writes "Yordenis Ugás, a sharp, technically accomplished fighter but with a suspect jaw, won the lightweight gold for Cuba after an explosive toe-to-toe clash with Romal Amanov of Azerbaijan." It describes him as "a tall, bony lightweight with a deceptively languid fighting style."
