Colby Covington may not be fighting, but he’s found another way to be part of the White House festivities this June.
The former interim UFC welterweight champion has made it clear he’s unhappy with how things have played out. He wanted to fight during the national celebration, but wasn’t included in the lineup.
Covington had hoped his connections with President Donald Trump might help him land a spot, but that didn’t end up happening. Even so, he’s still found a way to make his presence felt at the event.
While he won’t be stepping into the octagon, Covington has reportedly been offered a role outside of fighting for June 15th and seems open to taking it on.
Colby Covington says he’s been approached to corner a UFC fighter at the White House
Appearing on The Ariel Helwani Show on Wednesday, Covington said he’s been approached about cornering a fighter in Washington D.C. on June 14.
Nicking has accused Covington of ‘ducking’ him, claiming he turned down a fight between the two. While they won’t be facing each other directly, ‘Chaos’ could still have an impact on the match-up from outside the cage.
The middleweight prospect is set to take on Kyle Daukaus, and it appears Daukaus may be looking to add Nickal’s rival to his corner for the bout.
“I just might be attending, yeah,” Covington said when asked if he will be at the event.
“Someone asked me to be their corner, so I might be there in attendance in someone’s corner.”
When pressed if it was Daukaus who made the request, Covington replied:
“He’s a great kid. Shout out to Kyle Daukaus. I never wanted to take that opportunity from him. Why would I take this great opportunity off his table when he’s worked hard, he’s paid his dues in the sport.
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