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Sean Strickland posted controversial comments about New York on social media ahead of his middleweight title fight against Khamzat Chimaev in Newark, New Jersey. The bout will take place at Prudential Center, approximately 35 minutes from Central Park in Manhattan. Rather than following typical athlete practice of praising the host city, Strickland tweeted that New York is 'the perfect example of what it means to be a Democrat,' calling its children, adults, and leaders 'pathetic.' He stated that New York and the majority of its residents are 'a disgrace to America,' saying people there are either criminals or 'rich pussies without a backbone.' The comments represent an unusual pre-fight approach to engaging with the local market.
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