Sean Strickland calls New York and its residents 'a disgrace to America'

Ahead of his upcoming fight against Khamzat Chimaev in Newark, New Jersey, Sean Strickland posted a harsh critique of New York on social media instead of the typical fighter practice of praising the local area. Newark is located just 35 minutes from Central Park in Manhattan. In his tweet, Strickland called New York 'the perfect example of what it means to be a Democrat,' describing the children, adults, and leaders as 'pathetic.' He concluded by stating that New York and the vast majority of its residents are 'a disgrace to America,' adding that people there are either criminals or wealthy people without backbone.