Former Champion Reminded of Past Pain After Being Roped In Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr. Debate

As the boxing world eagerly anticipates the rumored showdown between heavyweights Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr., echoes from past matches permeate the conversation, stoking the fires of anticipation. An odd detail has surfaced amidst this chatter – an image, stark and haunting, reminding fans of the high stakes and potential price of a championship fight.

The picture is of former boxing champion Yordenis Ugas, his right eye swollen and bruised post his bout with Spence. With Crawford’s potential match against Spence brewing, Ugas’s painful memory has reemerged, a stark reminder of what boxing demands from its contenders. Why Ugas responded to the fan who brought this vivid reminder into the spotlight?

Fan’s tweet resurrects memories of Ugas’s battle, engages former champ in dialogue

The Twitter-sphere is buzzing with anticipation for the potential matchup between Crawford and Spence Jr. Amidst this excitement, one tweet, in particular, caught the eye of boxing enthusiasts and sparked a poignant dialogue.

Ray Jackson, a fan of the sport, tweeted a photo of Yordenis Ugas following the punishment he received against Spence Jr., his right eye visibly swollen and bruised. He captioned the photo, “Terence Crawford come July 29 😤 #SpenceCrawford”.

Jackson’s post, served as a stark reminder of the brutality that sometimes accompanies the beauty of boxing.

The image, capturing the aftermath of Ugas’s brutal bout with Spence, evoked memories of the fierce fight that left Ugas with a fractured right orbital, resulting in his eye being closed for nearly two days and bleeding for about 40 hours. The photo resurfacing in the context of the upcoming Crawford vs. Spence Jr. fight underscored the potential risks and stakes involved in such high-level matches.

In response to Jackson’s tweet, Ugas, displaying the humility and sportsmanship that defines him, wrote, “Man I think that you was one of the best fan in the sport boxing. Sorry 🙏🏾”.

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This intriguing interaction between Ugas and Jackson underscores the deep connections and shared respect that exist in the boxing community, between the athletes themselves and their fans. Despite the severity of his past injuries, Ugas’ gracious response demonstrated his enduring respect for the sport and its followers.

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Now, a question arises: Do you think Terence Crawford could potentially experience a similar situation as Yordenis Ugas in the anticipated bout? Feel free to share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below.