Will Smith reveals Floyd Mayweather called him post-altercation with Chris Rock at Oscars

Hollywood star Will Smith recently revealed that he was in a "really dark place" post his altercation with Chris Rock at 2022 Oscar Awards.

King Richard actor stated that during his tough time, he had a 'champion' by his side, named Floyd Maywear, an American professional boxer. This came after Smith took a moment to praise and thank Maywear at screening of film Emancipation at London hotel. It is pertinent to te that boxer was also present at screening of Will Smith's movie Emancipation.

Smith recalled that Maywear used to call him every day for about ten days after Oscars' feud. In a clip obtained by TMZ, Smith could be seen saying, "I want to say something also about Floyd… So, we’ve met each or, we’ve seen each or around, but we weren’t like, friends." He furr added,

"And, day after Oscars, for 10 days he called me every day. And, he was like, ‘Ay, you kw you champ, right? You good? You kw you’re champ, right? I want you to hear my voice say it."

He concluded, "That was every day he called me … and it’s like, that’s my dude forever right re."

Will Smith-Chris Rock feud

In a shocking turn of events, Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock on st of Dolby atre after he made fun of Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith's baldness. Several celebs condemned Will's move and later, he was also banned from Oscars gala and or Academy events for 10 years.

However, Smith even apologised to Rock through social media, reby breaking silence post-altercation. Responding to why he didn’t apologise to Chris in his acceptance speech, Smith said, "I was fogged out by that point. It is all fuzzy. I’ve reached out to Chris and mess that came back is that he’s t ready to talk. When he is ready, he will reach out. I will say to you, Chris, I apologise to you. My behaviour was unacceptable and I am here whenever you are ready to talk. I want to apologise to Chris’ mor."

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