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Covington's Outburst at UFC 296 Media Day
Colby Covington, the welterweight title contender, made headlines at the UFC 296 media day with his fiery interview. Dressed in a custom-made suit given to him by former President Donald Trump, Covington didn't hold back as he tore into his opponent Leon Edwards and unexpectedly shifted his focus to NBA superstar Lebron James.
Strong Words Directed at Lebron James
Seconds after leaving the podium, Covington stormed back to the dias to deliver a scathing message to Lebron James. He criticized the basketball star for his alleged disdain for America and suggested that he should leave the country. Covington also accused James of exploiting laborers in China and called him a "spineless coward."
A History of Feud
This isn't the first time Covington has taken aim at Lebron James. He previously reignited their feud before his UFC 272 clash with Jorge Masvidal, expressing his disdain for "cancel culture" and praising law enforcement, military, and first responders as the real heroes of the country.
Upcoming Title Fight
Covington is set to face Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight title on Saturday. The heated rivalry between Covington and Edwards adds an extra layer of anticipation to the highly anticipated matchup.
