Comments Thread For: Yordenis Ugas: I Was Out Of Boxing, Totally Out Of The Picture; And Look At Me Now

[Afi23]

Interesting that Ugas didn’t mention his connection with fellow Cuban Aroldis Chapman, superstar closer for the NY Yankees. But in any event, Yordenis has come a very long way in his career and in life. I remember watching a fight of his on YouTube years ago; I didn’t think he would amount to anything. Yet here he is. Good luck to him tonight.

Damn, never knew they were close.

[CubanGuyNYC]

Damn, never knew they were close.

Ugas has worn the number 54 on his trunks many times, as an homage to Chapman.

[Roadblock]

Boxing can be a game of chance, a couple of the right fights and boom, you're in the limelight, Ugas knocked on the door with Porter and arrived with the Manny win, another win in this fight will see him grow further, its a testament to how a guy like Ugas or Spence could in say 3-4 wins be a superstar after wallowing in time for many years.