It’s been a week since the infamous Chris Rock and Will Smith incident. However, the ghosts of the controversy show no sign of subsiding. WBA (Super) welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas recently took to twitter to talk about Will Smith’s behavior at the Oscars.
Bad to see Smith behave like this. I have Alopecia and any idiot who makes fun of the fact that I don't have eyebrows I'm going to beat him up. Imagine. There is no justification for violence and more in that scenario. When you are a public figure you have to be above any joke. pic.twitter.com/Udkre6L6OC
— Yordenis Ugas (@YordenisUgas) March 28, 2022
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Ugas who took the welterweight title from Manny Pacquiao, showed his displeasure at Will Smith’s actions. He said, “Bad to see Smith behave like this.”
He further mentioned how Smith as a celebrity should be above the joke.
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BROOKLYN, NY – SEPTEMBER 05: Yordenis Ugas works out and speaks to the press during the media workout event at Gleason’s Gym on September 5, 2018 in Brooklyn. (Photo by Bill Tompkins/Getty Images)
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Ugas has a special message for Jada Pinkett Smith
Will Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett suffers from Alopecia. Chris Rock had apparently made fun of Jada’s hairdo which led to the now viral incident.
Similarly, Yordenis Ugas also suffers from the same condition.
My thoughts and prayers to everyone who is battling a condition, illness, and especially alopecia. It doesn't matter how it looks. The greatest strength comes from within. We have to keep fighting for our dreams and goals. #ThankGod #SpenceUgas #54milagros #teamugas pic.twitter.com/eFfDqiVBZ4
— Yordenis Ugas (@YordenisUgas) March 11, 2022
Ugas had made a tweet two weeks before the incident, showing his support to people suffering from alopecia. He said, “My thoughts and prayers to everyone who is battling a condition, illness, and especially alopecia. “
He further added that the strength comes from within, and not from appearance.
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. https://t.co/FpP6Tu0WKd
— Yordenis Ugas (@YordenisUgas) March 28, 2022
After the incident, Ugas added to his previous tweet. He mentioned that his tweet was for Jada as well. He said, “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.”
They have made fun of me all my life because of my way of speaking, because of my alopecia and after I grew up I have never given a thumbs up to any idiot who has tried to make fun of me. Defending the right of the Cuban family to be able to speak and think freely.
— Yordenis Ugas (@YordenisUgas) March 28, 2022
In the same vein, he also added a comment talking about his struggles while suffering from alopecia. He spoke about how he was made fun of for his condition, and that he has never appreciated anyone who tried to make fun of him.
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BROOKLYN, NY – SEPTEMBER 05: Yordenis Ugas works out and speaks to the press during the media workout event at Gleason’s Gym on September 5, 2018 in Brooklyn. (Photo by Bill Tompkins/Getty Images)
The slap that rocked the world
The 94th Academy Awards has been on the news for the wrong reasons. And Will Smith’s actions have had dire repercussions.
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‘The slap that rocked the world’ has been so impactful that it has stayed relevant for so long. In fact, it was impactful enough to overshadow Smith’s first Oscar win. Moreover, the incident has also overshadowed any news about the other award winners from the event.
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