Sean Strickland posts scathing criticism of New York ahead of Newark fight

Sean Strickland has posted a harsh social media message criticizing New York ahead of his upcoming fight against Khamzat Chimaev in Newark, New Jersey. The bout will take place at the Prudential Center, which is only about 35 minutes from Central Park in Manhattan. Instead of the usual practice of athletes praising their host city, Strickland tweeted that New York is "a perfect example of what it means to be a Democrat," calling the children, adults, and leaders "pathetic." He went on to say that New York and the majority of its residents are "a disgrace to America," stating that people there are either criminals or wealthy individuals without backbone. The comments are typical of Strickland's provocative social media presence.