After undergoing surgery to remove his detached retina, ERROL SPENCE JR issued a statement. This was after he lost the big-money fight against Manny Pacquiao.
The potentially career-ending injury occurred as the IBF welterweight champion was preparing for Pacman's August 21 showdown.
On Wednesday, The Truth had to have emergency surgery
The Nevada State Athletic Commission discovered Spence Jr.'s injury Monday during a prefight examination.
After getting out of the operating table, the 31-year old went under the knife.
The Truth posted a photo of himself with a bandage covering his right eye and wrote on Instagram: "Emergency Surgery went great thanks to all who sent well wishes & prayers. I'll be back soon.
"I see it as, it can always be worse and being able to watch my children grow is the most important thing. Even though I told the doctor to let me fight this battle & that I'll have surgery right after the doc wasn’t having it.
"Stil wearing the same colors my next fight so that the merch remains the same cause my fit [fire emoji] lol.
"#BigFISh #StrapSeason & TEXAS was going to take Vegas over for this weekend.
Pacquiao, who will now face YordenisUgas a week from Saturday, was quick to wish Spence Jr. a speedy recovery.
He stated that he was praying for Errol's quick recovery from his injury.
"Health is the most important and priority thing."
The Filipino looks forward to his fight with the Cuban, despite the recent change in his opponent.
He stated, "I did all I could in training and preparation for this fight."
"So, I wanted to ensure that my hard work wasn't wasted.
"Ugas was willing to fight me and challenge me so it's great that I can show my hard work at the gym when we meet on fight night.
"I am not disappointed in what has happened, because my hard work was not wasted.
"Ugas has stepped up, and will bring his WBA title into the fight. I'm thrilled to fight for it,"
The 42-year old added, "Ugas is a champion because he was given my belt."
"Now, we must settle it within the ring.
"I can't take him lightly, he's the type of fighter who will take advantage."
