Israel Adesanya admits his mistake in questioning UFC rival’s heritage: ‘It was foolish and incorrect’
- Israel Adesanya acknowledges his error in questioning a rival’s heritage
- He previously referred to Robert Whittaker as a ‘mozzie’ – a Maori Australian
- Adesanya admits “it was very foolish” and recognizes he was in the wrong
Israel Adesanya openly acknowledges that he made a mistake in questioning the heritage of his UFC rival, Robert Whittaker.
Whittaker was born in New Zealand and later moved to Australia as a child. He has a Maori mother. However, Adesanya previously referred to the former champion as a ‘mozzie’ – a Maori Australian – during their intense rivalry.
Adesanya himself was born in Nigeria and grew up in New Zealand, proudly representing both nations.
As Adesanya’s current rivalry with Dricus du Plessis revolves around their African heritage, Adesanya reflects on his previous remark directed at Whittaker and admits his mistake.
‘Interestingly, someone reminded me that I did the same thing to Rob,’ Adesanya admitted on The Halfcast Podcast. ‘And I thought, “Yes, I did, because I called him a mozzie.’
Israel Adesanya has admitted he was wrong to question a rival’s heritage
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