Adesanya speaks in protest against racism. Photo: Reproduction / Instagram
Owner of the UFC middleweight belt (up to 83.9 kg.), Israel adesanya He showed that he is a champion outside the Octagon as well. The fighter joined the protests against racism and police violence against black people. Born in Nigeria and based in New Zealand, Adesanya spoke at activities in the Oceania country (see the video below).
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“How many of you walk into a store and have to put your hands behind your back so they don't think you're stealing? How many of you walk down the street and have to smile to make the person you already see is scared of you feel comfortable? I just moved and live in the penthouse. Three times I've seen racist white people jump up when they see me in the elevator, and I smile at them and give way so they don't get scared when they see me. Why? Because I'm black. Just because I'm black. What did I do? I had no choice. But if he had, he would still be black,” Adesanya said.
The Ultimate middleweight champion didn't stop there. He continued his speech and asked all protesters to 'speak up' against racism.
“We need them to speak loudly. They need to say something, because I'm tired and sick of seeing these faces being killed, because I see myself in them! All the time, and it's heartbreaking. I'm pissed off. We're done with the Covid curve, right? They want to militarize the New Zealand police. Let’s get this over with soon,” he concluded.
Fight against racism and police violence
The wave of protests against racism exploded across the world after George Floyd, a black security guard, was strangled to death by a white police officer in Minneapolis, USA. Since then, protests have exploded in several North American cities, spread to Europe and reached Brazil and Oceania.
VIDEO: Adesanya speaks against racism and police violence
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