The unexpected incident that happened between UFC president Dana White and his wife Anne White has left the internet divided. The UFC boss slapped his wife twice after her first strike during New Year’s Eve.
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White has received heavy backlash for his behavior on the internet. However, many believe that the UFC kingpin hasn’t suffered much consequences for his actions. One of them is a two-time Super Bowl champion, Torrey Smith.
What did the ex-NFL star say about Dana White?
It is important to note that following the incident White publically took full responsibility for his actions and apologized. He also guaranteed that such a thing will never happen again, in an interview with TMZ.
However, this isn’t enough for Torrey Smith. The former NFL player took to his official Twitter account and posted a thread pointing out the hypocrisy of the mainstream media. In his tweet, Smith stated that the media has given leeway to White.
Folks don’t really care about domestic violence. They only care when certain people do it.
People with power can do whatever and folks are silent.
That’s why Dana White has been ignored. It’s lame.
If he was an athlete they would try to get him kicked out of the league.
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) January 13, 2023
He also compared what the consequences would have been if it was an athlete instead of the UFC president. Further on, Smith was of the opinion that people with more power have an upper hand in society and can get away with certain wrongdoings easily.
“Folks don’t really care about domestic violence. They only care when certain people do it. People with power can do whatever and folks are silent. That’s why Dana White has been ignored. It’s lame. If he was an athlete they would try to get him kicked out of the league,” Smith wrote.
Check some more of his tweets below:
Honestly, a lot of the media personalities should be embarrassed by their lack of reporting on the incident.
Your silence is telling. I’m a huge believer in giving grace but a mistake of this magnitude deserves to be discussed. Y’all gave him a pass.
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) January 13, 2023
Let me be clear, I don’t believe in throwing away people (all the time) but your actions have consequences. Folks need to be consistent.
I’m not saying ban him for life or anything but a free pass is wild.
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) January 13, 2023
More on Dana White’s slapping incident
As aforementioned the UFC supremo has publically apologized for the incident. He has also stated that he will always be disgraced for the same in the public’s eye. However, many people have come out saying there is a lack of punishment for the UFC boss.
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Many have even called to remove White from his position. However, in a recent press conference for the upcoming UFC Fight Night, White asserted his removal would also hurt his employees and fighters. Thus, according to him, it will do more harm to the people associated with UFC than himself.
Do you guys agree with Dana White? What are your thoughts on his statements? What do you think about Smith’s tweets?
