In the world of sports, rivalries are part and parcel of the competition. However, when athletes start having issues with stars from different entities it goes beyond the sport at that moment. And now, it seems like UFC star Colby Covington is having a rivalry with LeBron James. Covington is actively promoting his “all-American lifestyle” and claims that the 4x NBA champion is against it and labeled him a “communist”. This has created a massive controversy between the two sporting giants however, this rivalry is still one-sided as James has not commented on this matter yet.

But the UFC fighter took this beef to a whole another level when he appeared on the ‘Full Send Podcast’ hosted by the Nelk boys. There, he not only criticized the basketball legend but also told the tale about his encounter with him.

Colby disrespects LeBron James

The former Interim UFC Welterweight Champion, Colby Covington is known for his loud mouth and outspoken nature. In conversation, Covington said, “They play a f*****g kids game, like LeBron, you put a basketball in a hoop, big f*****g deal. Little kids can do that s**t. He(LeBron) said something about me one time in the past. He was like ‘Oh that guy wouldn’t say it if you saw me face to face’. And then I saw him in the Design District after he played Miami like 2 years ago and was gonna walk up to him and all his security was like ‘Please Coby, don’t say anything to LeBron'”

He further went on to say that he gave him a pass this time, but the next time he met him he would give him “the biggest wedgie he’s ever had”.

Chaos calls James a coward for disrespecting the national anthem

Colby Covington added his voice to the crowd of critics of LeBron James following the release of a video showing the Los Angeles Lakers star entering USC’s arena and immediately taking a seat for the national anthem. During a news conference, Covington, who is preparing for a welterweight fight at UFC 296, said that if James hates America so much and cannot respect the country that earned him his billion dollars, he should leave it.

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However, he did not stop there and went on to say, “F**k you, LeBron James. You’re a coward. You’re a spineless coward and you’re a b***h.” So, after so much being said by Covington, the question in everyone’s mind is whether this hatred will evolve into a real-life battle or fade into the ever-dramatic world of sports rivalries. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.

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