Sean Strickland posted a controversial tweet attacking New York and its residents ahead of his fight with Khamzat Chimaev in Newark, New Jersey. The bout will take place at Prudential Center, approximately 35 minutes from Central Park. Rather than following the typical promotional approach of praising the host city, Strickland called New York "a perfect example of what it means to be a Democrat" and described its children, adults, and leaders as "pathetic." He claimed that New Yorkers are either criminals or wealthy people without principles, calling the city and most of its inhabitants "a disgrace to America." The comments mark an unusual promotional strategy just days before his high-profile matchup.
