Dricus du Plessis won the UFC middleweight title against Israel Adesanya after a series of heated exchanges and personal comments leading up to the fight. The article explores the line between gamesmanship and sledging in sports, questioning when it's acceptable and what impact it has on the game.
Dricus du Plessis defended his Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight title, but this came after some particularly nasty words he had for his opponent Israel Adesanya earlier this year. Picture: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP
Spin legend Shane Warne was one of the best sledgers - an ability that could match his incredible bowling talent. “The first Test at Melbourne finally dawned. Adam Bacher fell to a fine slip catch by Mark Taylor and my old mate walked out gingerly. I let him take guard before saying ‘Daryll, I’ve waited so long for this moment and I’m going to send you straight back to that leather couch.’
Warner said De Kock’s comments were “outright disgusting" and"a thing you wouldn't say about any lady, especially someone's wife or a player's wife.” One legendary Ali quote is : “If you think the world was surprised when Nixon resigned, wait till I whip Foreman’s behind. I’m so mean, I make medicine sick.”
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