Talkative Colby Covington reveals topics he wouldn't address against opponents

Colby covington lost in UFC 296. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/@UFC

PUBLICITY:

Even though he is one of the top welterweights (up to 77,1 kg) in the world, Colby covington became famous for his aggressive and disrespectful statements against other UFC fighters. However, although many interpret that the athlete has no qualms about using his trash talk, the former interim welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg.) revealed two points that he would never use to offend his opponents.

See too

Welterweight standout claims UFC 310 version of Rakhmonov would be 'chewed up' by Belal

Charles do Bronx confirms presence at UFC 311 and offers himself as a reserve for Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan

VIDEO: Ian Garry makes unexpected statement to Charles do Bronx after UFC 310 loss

“You’ll definitely get a warning (from the UFC) sometimes if you’re racist or if you’re going after someone’s religion. But I would never go after those two things. I’m going to expose things that need to be exposed because it’s the truth and it’s honesty,” the fighter said in an interview with Patrick Bet David on YouTube.

When asked about his statements regarding his late father, Leon edwards, at the press conference held before the UFC 296, in December 2023, the American maintained his speech and refused to apologize.

“You can look at the public records about his father. And it’s not my fault, he was the one who put him in the spotlight and made him a sympathetic figure,” said Covington, who was defeated by the Englishman on that occasion, by unanimous decision.

Leon edwards (left) fighting against Colby covington (dir.) in UFC 296. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFC

Colby Covington returns to the Octagon this Saturday

The fight with Leon edwards was the last one disputed by Colby covington. The American returns to high-level competition this Saturday (14), in the main fight of the UFC Tampa, against the compatriot Joaquin buckley. In case of victory, he can qualify as one of the next challengers for the title of Belal Muhammad |.