Sean Strickland criticizes New York ahead of Newark fight with Chimaev

Sean Strickland posted harsh criticism of New York and its residents on social media ahead of his upcoming fight with Khamzat Chimaev in Newark, New Jersey. The bout will take place at Prudential Center, approximately 35 minutes from Central Park. In his tweet, Strickland called New York "the perfect example of what it means to be a Democrat" and labeled the city's children, adults, and leaders as "pathetic." He went further to call New York and most of its inhabitants "a disgrace to America," stating people there are either criminals or wealthy individuals without backbone. This stands in stark contrast to the typical approach where athletes publicly praise the host city and its culture.