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Josh Hokit Refuses To Apologise Over 'Michelle Obama Is a Man' Comment, Saying It's a 'Compliment'

Josh Hokit (Credit: Josh Hokit / Facebook)

Josh Hokit has refused to apologise for his controversial remark about Michelle Obama following his victory at UFC Freedom 250, insisting in an interview released on 23 June that he viewed the comment as a compliment rather than an insult.

The undefeated heavyweight made the remarks after his win at the White House event in Washington, where he declared on a live broadcast that 'Michelle Obama is a man' before asking viewers, 'Am I right, America?'

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