A classless fan marred what may very effectively have been the ultimate wrestling match of Jordan Burroughs’ profession.
Burroughs, who owns the U.S. wrestling report with seven mixed Olympic and world championships, was eradicated from the U.S. Olympic trials on Friday after falling 3-0 to Jason Nolf within the freestyle 74kg division at Penn State College.
As Burroughs was leaving the mat for probably the final time in his illustrious profession, a fan in attendance shouted “profession is over” prompting Burroughs to show again. Burroughs may be seen saying one thing to the idiotic fan earlier than strolling away with out additional incident.
Daniel Cormier Outraged by the disrespect directed at Jordan Burroughs
Completed wrestler and UFC Corridor of Famer Daniel Cormier was infuriated by the clip, referencing one other incident that includes an unruly fan at UFC 300 earlier this month.
“What a bit of trash this man is,” Cormier wrote on X. “To yell go house to a man who’s represented our nation the precise method for 13 years/ 7 world or Olympic titles is insane. This is the reason Arman punched that fan. Individuals behave with no consequence. This dude probably wrestled final match of his profession and that is what you give him?
“I really like how manning jumped to his guys protection. Generally I’m so misplaced in the best way individuals act. It’s thoughts boggling. JB you’re nonetheless the person. Time will get us all. Additionally Jason Nolf is a canine!”
Veteran UFC referee Marc Goddard additionally chimed in on social media, displaying his disdain for the distasteful remark.
“Completely despicable,” Goddard posted. “For somebody as completed & revered as JB to listen to this POS say that. Identical as on-line anonymity, that is what sure individuals suppose they will get away with in a world of no consequence. Would they do the identical in much less public setting? Everyone knows the reply.”
It stays to be seen if Jordan Burroughs will pursue a profession in blended martial arts together with his wrestling profession now within the rearview. In a 2021 interview, Burroughs mentioned that he was “probably not occupied with doing” MMA, however his tune has modified a bit in more moderen years.
Alternatively, he may go the route of one other Olympic gold medalist, Kurt Angle, and make the transfer to sports activities leisure. Burroughs was showcased within the crowd throughout WWE’s WrestleMania XL occasion at Lincoln Monetary Discipline in Philadelphia, being launched by long-time play-by-play man Michael Cole.
