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The AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas witnessed a great victory for Errol Spence Jr. over Yordenis Ugas. ‘The Truth’ performed admirably and won via TKO in the 10th round. Following Spence Jr’s victory, people from all around the globe have been congratulating him.

Even NBA legend, Magic Johnson, seems to be very happy and thus celebrated the victory of ‘The Truth’ on his Twitter account.

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Spence defeated Ugas in the 10th round via TKO. In the same vein, Johnson posted a tweet expressing his views on the world champion.

Johnson talked about Spence’s latest achievement of winning a third belt. He also thrashed Ugas, who took a dig at Will Smith and Jada Pinkett a few days ago.

Johnson explained his view of Spence being one of the best P4P pugilists in the world.

 Yordenis Ugas slamming Will Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett

A few days ago, before the controversial incident at the Oscars. Ugas tweeted a message for all the people suffering from alopecia. Likewise, this tweet was also a message for Jada Pinkett, who suffers from the same disease.

Ugas addressed Pinkett in his tweet and wrote, ” A few weeks ago I made this post encouraging all the people (brothers) who fight against alopecia. This message was also for Will Smith’s wife even though she doesn’t know her. I am here to motivate you and help you build a high and strong self-esteem.”

The connection of Magic Johnson with boxing

The NBA legend enjoys his time watching boxing matches. While giving an interview on ESNEWS, he expressed why boxing excites him so much.

 

Johnson said,” It’s been exciting for me over 30 years, because two men, two gladiators walking into the ring with one goal in mind which is to beat other one up, and come out victorious.”

Magic Johnson loves the spirit carried by the boxers in the ring. Hence, he has a soft corner for the sport.

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In the same vein, he has also been spotted with some famous boxers like the current heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury.

 

Apart from being spotted at games and with the athletes, he was also been involved in some controversies with boxers.

One of his controversial incidents was with the Filipino boxing legend, Manny Pacquiao. Johnson once claimed that he won’t watch any match of Pacquiao because of his irrational comment in public.

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It seems like Johnson has a good connection with the boxing fraternity.

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Well, just on an imaginary side, do you think Magic Johnson will anytime take up a boxing fight in a celebrity match like other athletes? Let us know your views in the comment section.