Yordenis Ugas has just come off from his loss against Errol Spence Jr. this past week. Following his fight with Spence Jr., Ugas is recovering from a severe eye injury at the present time. On April 16th, at the AT&T stadium, in front of an attendance of 39,946 people, Errol ‘The Truth’ Spence Jr. conquered Yordenis Ugas.
The IBF and WBC title-holder, Spence Jr., put up one hell of a fight against the WBA champion Yordenis Ugas. Although the fight was scheduled for 12 long rounds, Spence Jr. defeated Ugas within 10. As per the scorecards later revealed, Spence Jr. won seven of the rounds, whereas Ugas won only three.
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After the contest ended, individuals on social media and other platforms heavily criticized Ugas for the punishment he received from ‘The Truth.’ Ugas, however, kept his calm and initially did not pay, such matters, any heed.
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But, recently, the boxer took to Twitter and voiced his sincere thoughts against the hate he unfairly received.
Yordenis Ugas cautions netizens who “discredit” him over social media
Ugas, who was rushed to the hospital following his bout against Errol Spence Jr. on April 16, is yet to find his complete health back. While he still recovers from the injuries, netizens continue to hurl at him with rocky words and harsh comments. To respond to the people and take a stand for himself, Ugas recently broke his silence on Twitter.
I have blocked many people these days. If you're a fan and you tell me (Ugas I'm over you, you're not on that level) I say "ok thanks" but if you come and "make fun of me" "discredit me" and make me understand that you hate me, then I'll block you and save you stress to read me.
— Yordenis Ugas (@YordenisUgas) April 25, 2022
“I have blocked many people these days. If you’re a fan and you tell me (Ugas I’m over you, you’re not on that level) I say “ok thanks” but if you come and “make fun of me” “discredit me” and make me understand that you hate me, then I’ll block you and save you stress to read me,” wrote Yordenis Ugas.
How does Yordenis Ugas’ career look right now?
Yordenis fights out of Miami, Florida, and he is currently 35 years old. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Ugas represented Cuba and secured himself a bronze medal in boxing.
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After the Errol Spence Jr. bout, Ugas now holds a professional record of 27 wins, 5 losses, and 0 draws. In addition, 12 of his victories come by a way of knockout. Looking well at Ugas’ profile, it can be argued that there are still 3-4 years of full-fledged boxing left in those arms. Although a loss against Spence Jr. feels devastating at the moment, fans and Ugas should not forget about the brilliant nights he offered against the likes of Cesar Miguel Barrionuevo, Ray Robinson, Nelson Lara, and the legendary Manny Pacquiao.
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At this moment, one can only hope for a stronger comeback on Ugas’ part. Being fans of combat sports where ups and downs are regular encounters, one can only hope to see Ugas soon back in the ring and punching his heart out. What do you think Ugas’ future hold for him? Let us know in the comments below.