On the eve of a title fight, Colby Covington harshly criticizes LeBron James: 'Coward'

Colby covington made harsh insults to LeBron James (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)

Controversial and controversial as always, Colby covington does not limit its targets and enemies to just the world of MMA or martial arts. Last Wednesday (13), the challenger for the UFC welterweight belt (up to 77,1 kg) expanded his horizons and made harsh criticisms and insults to LeBron James, today's main player and one of the greatest in the history of the sport. NBA, North American basketball league.

During the media day of the UFC 296, event this Saturday (16), in which he faces the champion Leon edwards for the welterweight title, Covington took a shot at LeBron James' stance during the playing of the United States national anthem at a college basketball match in which he attended to watch his son Bronny's debut for the USC Trojans.

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On that occasion, LeBron James arrived at the gym during the playing of the United States national anthem and immediately sat down in his seat. Colby covington he understood the player's attitude as disrespectful and an offense to the nation.

“If you hate America so much and don't like the country that gave you a billion dollars, leave or deal with me. Go to China, to these sweatshops where you employ these workers, use women and pay them pennies so you can make millions. Fuck LeBron James. You are a coward and a b***h,” Covington said.

Colby covington compete for the welterweight belt in a duel against the champion Leon edwards in the main fight of UFC 296, this Saturday (16), at the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas, in the United States, the same city in which LeBron James recently led the Los Angeles Lakers to the title of the first edition of the 'NBA In-Season Tournament'.

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