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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.

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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.”

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He further mentioned how Smith as a celebrity should be above the joke.

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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.

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Similarly, Yordenis Ugas also suffers from the same condition.

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. “

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He further added that the strength comes from within, and not from appearance.

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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.”

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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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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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What do you think of Ugas’ message. Let us know in the comments below.

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