Sean Strickland insults New York and its residents ahead of Newark fight

Sean Strickland posted a controversial tweet ahead of his fight against Khamzat Chimaev in Newark, New Jersey, which is near New York City. Instead of the typical athlete approach of praising the local area, Strickland harshly criticized New York. He called New York a perfect example of what it means to be a Democrat and labeled its children, adults, and leaders as pathetic. Strickland stated that New York and the majority of its residents are a disgrace to America, saying you are either a criminal or a rich person without a spine. The inflammatory remarks come just before his high-profile middleweight bout in the area.