“I Don’t See Cowboy as Being Racist”: Quinton Jackson Defends Donald Cerrone With His Own Childhood Story

Quinton Jackson, famous as “Rampage” is a UFC and MMA legend. Moreover, he made a name for himself in the sport during his career with a pro record of 37 wins and 12 losses. In addition, Jackson conquered the UFC light heavyweight division and unified the Pride middleweight championship belt. In a recent interview, Jackson spoke about racism and his experiences with it. He also stood up for fellow retired UFC fighter Donald Cerrone, who had recently been the target of racist comments. Jackson shared that an incident involving his father helped change his perspective on racism.

Jackson‘s legacy in the MMA and UFC world is undeniable. He also had the opportunity to fight notable opponents such as Wanderlei Silva, Chael Sonnen, and Glover Teixeira. He is a true champion who has accomplished a lot in his career. His dedication to the sport and his ability to overcome adversity have inspired many. Not only is he an accomplished fighter, but he is also a role model who has taken a stand against racism and continues to inspire others to do the same.

Quinton Jackson and Adam22 Discuss Racism and Friendship

Adam John Grandmaison, also known as “Adam22,” is the host of the popular YouTube channel ‘No Jumper’. Here he recently had Quinton Jackson as a guest. The two talked about a variety of topics, including racism.

“Rampage” said, “I’m gonna tell you. I don’t see Cowboys as being racist, okay?”

In the interview, John asked Jackson about retired UFC fighter Donald Cerrone. Moreover, he has been criticized for making racist comments in the past. John questioned whether Jackson considered Cerrone to be a real friend or if there was a gap between them due to their differing views on race.

Jackson responded by saying that he doesn’t see Cerrone as being racist. Moreover, he used the example of Donald Trump, stating that just because someone may say or do something racist. It doesn’t necessarily mean they are racist. He emphasizes that people should be careful. Moreover, not to jump to conclusions before understanding the situation.

Rampage Jackson shares his father-son story

Jackson discussed how, growing up, he had heard his father use racial slurs toward white people and how that affected his own understanding of racism.

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He shared that his family was mixed race and that they were not brought up with a racist mentality. He went on to explain that his father had been cut off by a white person and had responded by calling them a racial slur. This incident had a significant impact on Jackson and he had a conversation with his father about it.

His father explained to him that sometimes when people are angry, they say things they don’t mean and that he didn’t hate all white people; he was just angry at that one person. Jackson acknowledged that sometimes people say things in anger, but that it’s important to be mindful of the words we use and the impact they may have. He suggested instead of using racial slurs, one should just call the person by their name, or by their actions.

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