Sean Strickland publicly criticizes New York ahead of Newark fight

Sean Strickland has posted a harsh criticism of New York on social media ahead of his fight against Khamzat Chimaev in Newark, New Jersey. The bout is scheduled to take place at Prudential Center, approximately 35 minutes from Manhattan's Central Park. Rather than following the typical athlete practice of complimenting the local area, Strickland tweeted that New York is "the perfect example of what it means to be a Democrat," calling the children, adults, and leaders "pathetic." He added that New York and the majority of its residents are a "disgrace to America," stating people are either criminals or wealthy individuals without backbone.