YORDENIS UGA has disclosed that he had a broken eye after his horrific loss to Errol Spence Jr.
In round 10, the American opponent stopped the Cuban. The ringside doctor intervened as Ugas's eye was taken a beating.
Despite nearly KOing Spence Jr in the sixth round, the brave welterweight couldn't see the end of the fight.
After the Texas fight, Ugas was immediately taken to hospital for closer examinations.
He now says he suffered a fractured right orbital. Doctors are still working out how to treat it.
Ugas stated that he had a fracture in his eye. The doctors will tell him how to treat it in the coming days.
"I spent the morning in a hospital, and I wrote these words with one eye, as the other is still closed."
Ugas reflected on the fight and said: "The referee ended the fight but I wanted to continue to the end.
"I had the chance to win the fight in sixth round but he recovered well."
Ugas now has a record of 27-5 with 22 KOs.
Get a PS10 Bonus with 100s of Games to Play and No Deposit RequiredSpence Jr (28-1, 22 KOs), however, is already looking for his next fight. He has added the WBA belt to the WBC and IBF straps.
After the bell rang, Terence Crawford was called out by the ace, who now holds the WBO title.
Spence Jr. said that Terence Crawford is the next person he wants.
"That's my fight, that's what everyone else wants." Terence, I'm coming to get that motherf g belt."
Crawford replied, "Congratulations on your great fight, now the real fight is.
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"No more talking on the street, let's get moving.
"Keep your belts warm, I'll be coming to grab them later this year,"