Sean Strickland calls New York 'disgrace to America' ahead of Newark fight

Sean Strickland posted a harsh critique of New York and its residents on social media ahead of his fight with Khamzat Chimaev in Newark, New Jersey. Newark's Prudential Center is located just 35 minutes from Central Park in Manhattan. Instead of the typical promotional approach of praising the host city, Strickland tweeted that New York is a 'perfect example of what it means to be a Democrat,' calling children, adults, and leaders 'pathetic.' He stated that New York and the majority of its residents are a 'disgrace to America,' adding that residents are either criminals or wealthy people without backbone. The inflammatory comments come as Strickland prepares for his high-profile matchup with Chimaev.