UFC president calls Mayweather 'racist'

UFC president Dana White called boxing champion Floyd Mayweather a racist.
UFC president Dana White called boxing champion Floyd Mayweather a racist.

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Sportsnet Staff | February 22, 2012, 6:23 pm

UFC president Dana White is never one to censor himself.

During an episode of the FUEL TV show UFC Tonight, White responded to controversial comments that WBC welterweight boxing champion Floyd Mayweather recently made about New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin. Mayweather received flak for saying the only reason Lin was getting media attention is because he is Asian.

"First of all, what he said I think is racist," White said. "He's made a couple of racist comments and, yes Floyd, you're racist."

White has publically criticized Mayweather in the past and wasn't afraid to speak out on this latest issue as well. Mayweather has received backlash from fans for his perceived unwillingness to fight Manny Pacquiao and White spoke to that.

"Don't worry about what all these other guys are doing and shooting your big mouth off on Twitter. What you should worry about is getting in there and making the fight that all the boxing fans want to see. Get in there and fight Manny Pacquiao. Shut up and make the fight Floyd."

Listen to everything White had to say:

 
 
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