Strickland insults New York ahead of Chimaev fight in nearby Newark

Sean Strickland posted a harsh tweet attacking New York and its residents ahead of his fight with Khamzat Chimaev in Newark, New Jersey. The bout will take place at the Prudential Center, approximately 35 minutes by car from Central Park in Manhattan. Rather than engaging in typical pre-fight promotional pleasantries about the host region, Strickland called New York a perfect example of what it means to be a Democrat, describing children, adults, and leaders as pathetic. He added that New York and the overwhelming majority of its residents are a disgrace to America, claiming people there are either criminals or rich individuals without backbone.