Yordenis Ugás dedicates heartfelt words to his mother upon his arrival in the U.S.: "Everything I am, and hope to be, I owe to her."

After 14 years of waiting, Yordenis Ugás couldn't be happier to finally have his mother with him in the United States, and he has shared an emotional message on his social media that has touched the hearts of thousands.

In a recent Instagram video, the Cuban boxer is seen driving with his mother as his co-pilot, taking the opportunity to express his love and admiration: “Everything I am, and hope to be, I owe to my mother… Thanks to her prayers, love, and support since I was a child.”

Ugás, who a few days ago announced the fulfillment of his long-held dream of bringing his mother to the United States after more than a decade apart, took the opportunity to reflect on the unconditional role of mothers, whom he considers the true cornerstone of any family: “Dad can always have many justifications. Dad leaves the house... But mom always has to be there. No matter how sick she is, she has to be there.”

The long-awaited reunion with his mother has been very special, and the boxer cannot stop expressing it: “Thank you for your prayers, Mom. I need them every second of my life. God willing, you can pray for me for a long, long time.” Ugás's message generated an outpouring of support and emotion from followers who applaud his respect for mothers and the value he places on family: “My brother, one day I want to do something for you”; “How wonderful that your mom can be here with you”; “Blessings to both of you, champion, enjoy being with your mom”; “That's the only real and sacred thing we have”; “Your mom looks so young.” Others, inspired by his words, shared their own stories and family feelings, like someone who commented: “I was lucky to have a father like your mother, who raised me alone… God bless her.”

This emotional post comes days after Ugás celebrated reuniting with her and recalled on social media the sacrifice of their 14 years of separation, nine of which she spent not seeing her due to the prohibitions of the Cuban regime. In her words, it was a long journey of waiting, during which her mother was always present “as the daughter of Yemayá.”

Ugás has shown that his family is his greatest inspiration, and with these words, he seeks to remind everyone of the value of mothers and the respect they deserve.