UFC star Colby Covington slams LeBron James’ ‘old braggadocio’ comments: ‘F—ing scumbag’
UFC star Colby Covington wasted no time taking shots during a media appearance on Wednesday, but he wasn’t targeting upcoming opponent Joaquin Barkley.
Instead, Covington took a swipe at NBA superstar LeBron James.
It wasn’t the reporter’s question that prompted Covington to launch a rant against basketball’s all-time leading scorer.
He started the press conference by asking James about an old video that has resurfaced in which James talks to disgraced music mogul Sean “Didi” Combs about his now-infamous “Didi parties” ”.
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On December 16, 2023, the UFC 296 match was held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. American player Colby Covington (Colby Covington) competed with England’s Leon Edwards (Leon Edwards). Before the middleweight title fight. (Sean Hafey/Getty Images)
“I’m going to start this, you know, because I’m the guy, the guy,” Covington said. “I wanted to ask LeBron what he meant by ‘there’s no party like Diddy’s party.’ Not only that, LeBron, I really want to know how many Diddy parties you’ve been to, that’s you Reason for leaving social media?
The comment Covington was talking about was an old Instagram Live between “P. Diddy” and James, in which the basketball star said, “There’s no party like Diddy’s Party,” which the music mogul loved.
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The comment has fallen out of fashion since Combs was charged with racketeering conspiracy. Sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; a federal indictment unsealed on Sept. 17 said the charge includes transportation for prostitution.
Authorities allege Combs ran a criminal enterprise through his companies, including Bad Boy Entertainment, where he frequently performed “Freak Offs,” which were described as “elaborate sexual performances that Combs arranged, directed, masturbated, and Often recorded electronically”. to the indictment.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures to teammates during the first half against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. (John E. Sokolowski/Imagn Images)
James recently encountered an NFL fan who accused him of attending Combs’ party before security intervened. It’s unclear whether James has attended any of Combs’ parties in the past.
“It’s so sad, man,” Covington added. “People see this man as a role model. He wants to defund the police, the most patriotic people in America who serve and protect our country.
“LeBron, you are a scumbag. I wish you could be in the same cell as Dee Dee.”
James wasn’t Covington’s only target, he also took shots at fellow boxer Jon “Bones” Jones.
Covington has been outspoken about James in the past, always speaking his mind and sparking some controversy during media appearances.
Colby Covington rests during his UFC welterweight title fight during UFC 296 on December 16, 2023 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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The American fighter has a 17-4 record in his UFC career. He lost his last fight to Leon Edwards at UFC 296. He has a 2-3 record in his last five fights, with his last win coming in March 2022 against Jorge Masvidal.
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