Sean Strickland tweets harsh criticism of New York ahead of Newark fight

Sean Strickland posted a controversial tweet about New York ahead of his fight against Khamzat Chimaev in Newark, New Jersey, which is very close to New York City. Instead of the typical promotional praise for the local area, Strickland called New York "the perfect example of what it means to be a Democrat," criticizing children, adults, and leaders as "pathetic." He stated that New York and the majority of its residents are a "disgrace to America" and claimed you are either a criminal or a "rich pussy" without backbone. The fight between Chimaev and Strickland is scheduled to take place in Newark.