Edwards commented on the victory over Covington: "He used the murder of my father to promote the fight"

Alexandr Ormanji Dec. 17, 2023, 5:24 a.m.

Leon Edwards, UFC welterweight champion, commented on his victory over Colby Covington.

“This fight was very emotional for me. He used my father's death for entertainment. Killing my father to promote the fight. It was very difficult for me to calm down, focus and go into this fight. But I talked to my coach, my mom, and was able to push all these thoughts away. Was this fight harder for me because of this? 100%. After the press conference, I cried backstage. Just because of this rage. He can't use my father's murder for entertainment, but he did. To this day my heart bleeds. And he said that my father was burning in hell.”

Let's remember that Edwards beat Covington by unanimous decision and defended his championship belt.

Watch this story: Edwards plans to return in March

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