The Cuban boxer Yordenis Ugás announced that he has become a real estate agent in the United States, a new profession through which he continues to explore opportunities in the business world.
The former world champion shared the news in a post on his Facebook profile, where he celebrated this new chapter with a mix of pride, humor, and reflections on his personal journey.
“Family, I have become a real estate agent. We continue to excel and learn,” he expressed.
Ugás acknowledged that his journey in business has not always been easy and that he has made mistakes in managing his money. He shared that some decisions yielded positive results, while others did not turn out as he had hoped.
With a touch of humor, he celebrated his new job and introduced himself as a realtor "ready to sell your mom or dad a house."
The athlete also took the opportunity to respond to those who question his public opinions and reminded them of the achievements he has attained both in and out of sports, as well as his commitment to Cuba and the community he represents.
"World champion here and there. A freedom activist for our country, an activist for our common cause. Always a Cuban, decent and hardworking, representing my community," he wrote.
Ugás also stated that, as a citizen, he has paid millions of dollars in taxes in the United States, and he invited those who criticize him for his opinions to share their own stories as well, assuring that he is willing to listen to different points of view, regardless of who expresses them.
His relationship with the real estate sector began before this professional announcement. In March 2025, he showcased the progress of the construction of the Torre Okan, a luxury skyscraper in Miami in which he had invested part of his capital.
On that occasion, the boxer explained the importance that project held for him and the financial effort involved. "I gave everything I had practically right here," he confessed while showing images of the construction, which he described as one of his greatest projects.
In January 2026, Ugas recalled the difficult moments he experienced when he arrived in Las Vegas, after going through a bankruptcy and spending almost two and a half years without fighting.
He recounted that at that time he didn't have a car, was living in a hotel, and used ride-sharing services to get to his training sessions.
"If you are 30 years old and feel like you haven't done anything special with your life yet, have faith and keep working, keep studying, keep challenging yourself. I was in the same place," he said while showing the house he had managed to acquire in Las Vegas after years of hard work.
His new profession does not mean he has definitively left boxing behind. In June of this year, he returned to the ring after almost three years of inactivity and defeated the Mexican Jesús "Bala" López by split decision in Hermosillo, Sonora.
After that victory, the Cuban reaffirmed his commitment to Cuban political prisoners and the freedom of his country.
"We will always represent our people, and we will always advocate for the freedom of political prisoners and for our country," he stated.
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