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UFC NEWS: Lesnar article is most read story in Minnesota's biggest newspaper today - controversial comments ridiculed


Jun 23, 2009 - 2:14:02 PM
By Wade Keller, MMATorch Supervising Editor
Today's Minneapolis-based StarTribune features an article on Brock Lesnar with the headline: "Brock Lesnar credits God for his physique."

The lead paragraph is as follows: "Former University of Minnesota wrestling All-American Brock Lesnar, the current Ultimate Fighting Champion heavyweight title holder, took a swipe at President Obama in an interview and bragged that he is "built like a black man" as he credited God -- and not steroids -- for his physique."

The story has been the most read story at StarTribune.com today, along with a story about "John and Kate Plus Eight." It is followed by many reader comments ridiculing Lesnar's comments, ranging from accusations of him using steroids to him not being "built like a black man" in every area of his body.

The quotes come from an interview Lesnar did on Fightline.com where he addressed his steroid accusations, complained about President Obama taxing him, and said he had to get out of WWE because of the schedule.

Regarding steroid accusations, he said: "I bet you I've taken over 60 steroid tests. In college, I had 15 random drug tests in two years. I've taken drug tests for the NFL, the WWE, the UFC. I must be pretty good at masking steroids. God gave me this body: Are you jealous of it or what? Give me a break. I got the genetics of--not to get into racism or anything--but I'm built like a black man. Would you say so?"

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Keller's Analysis: Lesnar is going to become a lightning rod in the media, especially his "hometown media" in the Midwest, as UFC 100 approaches and his controversial statements get more attention. The Minnesota sports fan hasn't yet fully decided whether Lesnar is someone who proudly represents them or someone who embarrasses them. Chances are given Lesnar's personality and stature, there will be a wide range of opinions on him rather than a consensus. His comments on gays might also see new light as UFC 100 approaches and he submits to more media interviews.

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dust
23 Jun 2009, 16:08
I want to see what his old body looked like before god descended from a cloud and gave him a new one.
JKimber
23 Jun 2009, 16:20
Minnesota is a big joke any way you look at it. What did he say that was so offensive and or inaccurate?? He is built like a lot of larger black athletes, and Obama is a tax happy socialist. And while I'm at it, how old is the interview that quote came from? The goofy Lefties in Minnesota will pick anything to grouse about. (In Wisconsin, we just sort of laugh at them) Also, if you look at Lesnars high school wrestling pics, he was huge then... Guess he was on the juice at 17, hey "dust"?
Dan
23 Jun 2009, 16:50
Dust--

He's been huge his whole life...WWE showcased photos of him at one point for a feud, perhaps the one with the Rock where he beat him for the title if memory serves me right...he's a legitimate genetic freak like Nathan Jones.
The Daw
23 Jun 2009, 17:04
I don't understand - Lesnar does not have a "black guy build." He's amazingly agile and athletic for his size, but he's built like a Midwestern hick farm boy--exactly what he is. He's jacked, not cut.

Bobby Lashley - black guy. Cheick Kongo - black guy.

Among UFC athletes, GSP comes to mind as someone with a "black guy" build. Not Lesnar.
SL4T
23 Jun 2009, 17:33

I actually thing he's built like a Viking.

Maybe he has Scandinavian roots.
SL4T
23 Jun 2009, 17:35

*think
marcus
23 Jun 2009, 18:08
It is not "PROOF", but on The Smoking Gun website you can find a booking photo of Lesnar. He was implicated in steroids and possible growth hormones. But, he was not found guilty, the case appears to have been dismissed. It occurred when he was in OVW.
Travis
23 Jun 2009, 18:13
So what exactly is wrong with speaking the truth. Just because the liberal PC media doesn't like is tough shit.
marc
23 Jun 2009, 18:59
ROFL, the 'truth'. thanks, ron. the liberal pc media has as much right to speak out as anyone. really? It's truth that god gave a black man's body in a white man's skin?
QTFK
23 Jun 2009, 22:09
Lesnar's has Polish heritage but judging by appearance I wouldn't be suprised if he had some Scandanavian ancestors.
His long arms are a Polish characteristic.
Lesnar was tall and skinny when he was in his early teens, he bulked up close to the weight he was in WWE in his late teens.
Ron Killings
23 Jun 2009, 22:09
I thought I was the truth?
Zoot
23 Jun 2009, 22:14
You are R-Truth now
K-Kwik
24 Jun 2009, 04:47
No, I was the truth first
yam@yahoo.com
24 Jun 2009, 05:43
was arnold schwarzenegger a black man? there are ltos of examples of well built guys from all races...
NLK
24 Jun 2009, 06:27
I read somebody up here called Obama a tax happy socialist.

My god, it must be fun to live in your world. Your just an ignorant, idiot.

Are you a real person?
Lesnar Fan
24 Jun 2009, 07:55
NLK, taxing the hell out of the wealthy and "redistributing wealth" as Obama likes to call it is the very definition of Socialism. So yes the person who called him a tax happy socialist was not ignorant, he was correct in his assessment.
Maiko Herajin
24 Jun 2009, 17:05
The very definition of Socialism: a theory or system of social organization that advocates the vesting of the ownership and control of the means of production and distribution, of capital, land, etc., in the community as a whole.

Funny. No one's taken my job, my land or raised my taxes yet. Guess I must be paying too much attention to the liberal media.
Don Kernodle
25 Jun 2009, 01:17
"NLK, taxing the hell out of the wealthy and "redistributing wealth" as Obama likes to call it is the very definition of Socialism." ~Lesnar Fan


Worst definition of socialism ever! For one, nobody is "taxing the hell out of the wealthy" (only in the US would someone find that appauling to begin with). The fact is, major corporations pay little to no taxes, contrary to this widely held belief they are heavily taxed. They do everything they can to maximize profits and pay little to nothing, not only on earnings but investment income as well. Under Bush multinationals received some of the biggest tax breaks since Reagan was in office, rolling them back to the Clinton era is not only modest it has nothing remotely to do with socialism. Nothing.

If you guys actually invested in a worthy candidate instead of prattling on about ACORN, communism, amd mustard on hamburgers, perhaps GOP support would not be at an all time low (20%).
Uninformed Meat
25 Jun 2009, 09:19
Awesome I love CNN's webchats!!!
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