Strickland insults New York ahead of Newark bout with Chimaev

Sean Strickland has posted a controversial tweet ahead of his fight with Khamzat Chimaev in Newark, which is located near New York City. Rather than engaging in typical promotional tactics of praising the host region, 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 went further, stating that New York and the majority of its residents are "a disgrace to America," adding that residents are "either a criminal or a rich pussy without a backbone." The fight between Chimaev and Strickland will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, approximately 35 minutes by car from Central Park.