Despite being one of the world's top welterweights (up to 77,1 kg), Colby Covington has become famous for his aggressive and disrespectful remarks towards other UFC fighters. However, although many interpret the athlete as having no scruples when using trash talk, the former interim welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg) revealed two points he would never use to offend his opponents.
See too
“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 questioned about his statements regarding Leon Edwards ' late father at the press conference held before UFC 296 in December 2023, the American maintained his stance 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 Colby Covington (right) at UFC 296. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFC
Colby Covington returns to the Octagon this Saturday
The fight with Leon Edwards was the last one fought by Colby Covington . The American returns to high-level competition this Saturday (14), in the main fight of UFC Tampa , against compatriot Joaquin Buckley . In case of victory, he can qualify as one of the next challengers for Belal Muhammad 's title.
Johnny Walker opens up about his heavyweight debut at UFC 332.
You need to log in to comment.