Strickland insults New York ahead of Chimaev fight in Newark

Sean Strickland posted a controversial tweet criticizing New York and its residents ahead of his fight with Khamzat Chimaev in Newark, New Jersey. The fight will take place at the Prudential Center, just 35 minutes from Central Park. Instead of the typical athlete practice of praising the host city, Strickland called New York "a perfect example of what it means to be a Democrat" and described children, adults, and leaders as "pathetic." He concluded that New York and the majority of its residents are "a disgrace to America," stating people are either criminals or wealthy individuals without principles.