Colby Covington, known for his fiery trash-talking in the UFC, has escalated his feud with LeBron James, labeling the basketball superstar as a “f***ing communist” in his latest rant. Covington, who is gearing up for a fight against UFC Champion Leon Edwards, has not shied away from expressing his disdain for James over the National Anthem controversy.
“I would say you’re f***ing communist piece of sh** you hate this country and this country gave you everything.” (47:50)
In a conversation with the Full Send Podcast, Covington ridiculed LeBron James as a “spineless coward” and mocked basketball as a kids’ game. The discussion veered towards a potential meeting between Covington and James, to which Covington shared a story about encountering LeBron at the design district after a game against Miami. Despite intending to confront James, Covington was stopped by the basketball player’s security.
The roots of Covington’s animosity lie in LeBron James’ controversial move of continuing to walk during the national anthem, eventually taking a seat, which drew criticism from many quarters, including Covington. The UFC fighter called out James, suggesting that if he despises America, he should leave or confront him directly.
With contrasting political stances and ideologies, the potential clash between these two sports personalities, both standing on polar opposite ends politically, adds an intriguing layer to their ongoing feud. Covington’s penchant for provocative statements continues to fuel anticipation for a possible showdown between the UFC fighter and the NBA icon.
Colby Covington Accused LeBron James Of Putting Target On Police Officers
Colby Covington once reignited his feud with NBA superstar LeBron James, accusing him of putting targets on police officers’ backs while hypocritically relying on police security for his own family. The UFC star has a history of taking shots at James, and his latest comments came during a recent podcast appearance.
In the podcast, Covington laughed at LeBron James, criticizing him for speaking out against law enforcement while simultaneously using police security to protect his family.
This is not the first time Covington has targeted James. In the past, he criticized LeBron and other NBA players on social media, even challenging him to a fight in 2020. Despite Covington’s attempts to engage James in a public feud, the NBA star has largely ignored the provocations.
Covington’s latest remarks suggest a continuation of his efforts to provoke a response from one of the world’s most famous athletes. By criticizing James for what he sees as hypocrisy regarding law enforcement, Covington aims to draw attention to their ongoing feud and, in the process, elevate his own profile in the public eye.
