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Errol Spence Jr. Shares Hard-Hitting Message from Comedian Chris Rock About Broke Men

Published 04/15/2023, 4:51 PM EDT

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Errol Spence Jr. is a skilled American boxer who holds the unified WBC and IBF welterweight titles. He has a remarkable professional record of 28 wins, 22 of which are knockouts, and has fought against top opponents in the welterweight division such as Kell Brook, Shawn Porter, and Danny Garcia. Spence’s abilities in punching power, speed, and technical skills are impressive, which has led to his recognition as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers globally and the top welterweight in the sport.

Spence Jr. posted a snippet from a Chris Rock comedy show on his Instagram story. The video showcased Chris Rock imparting some profound life lessons, hitting hard on the realities of life as he perceives it. In the clip, Rock addresses how men and women are treated differently by society. It seems that Spence Jr. resonates with Rock’s message.

Errol Spence Jr. Shares a video of Chris Rock

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Errol Spence Jr. recently shared a video on his Instagram account of Chris Rock from his Netflix special Tambourine. In the video, Chris Rock made a powerful statement about the way society treats broke men. He quoted his grandmother saying, “A broke man is like a broke hand. Can’t do nothing with it”. This statement highlights the harsh reality of men who struggle to make ends meet.

Chris Rock went on to explain that women, children, and even dogs are loved unconditionally. In contrast, a man is only loved when he can provide something. According to Rock, this expectation is deeply ingrained in society at large and affects the way relationships are viewed. He then joked about when a man meets a new girl, his friends ask about how beautiful the girl is. On the other hand, when a woman meets a new guy, her friends ask about his occupation.

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Spence Jr. often shares such messages with his audience. He recently shared another such message by Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Errol Spence Jr. seems to be in agreement with Chris Rock’s statements. Rock’s message is a sarcastic take on today’s society where financial success is often equated with personal worth.

Watch this story: Manny Pacquiao Vs. Errol Spence interview

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It is important to recognize that people have value beyond what they can provide financially.

Do you agree with Chris Rock’s take on how society treats men who are poor? Let us know in the comments below.

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Chirag Radhyan

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Chirag Radhyan is a Boxing Writer at EssentiallySports. He has authored over 300 articles and loves to talk about the animosity between athletes, leading up to a fight. His coverage of the off-court drama between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury received widespread appreciation from readers.
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Arijit Saha