Ben Rothwell isn’t about picking sides.
In the wake of violence and unrest in his hometown of Kenosha, Wisc., after police shot Jacob Blake, Rothwell did his best to pass along a message of unity over divisiveness.
He posted a photo on his Instagram explaining the meaning behind Black Lives Matter as well as the significance of that phrase, adding “I hope we can come together and have some understanding.”
The veteran heavyweight contender also posted a photo standing alongside Kenosha police officers with a message that said “regardless of political views, I hope we can agree that these are some of the most vital people in the country.