Bo Nickal recently addressed his ongoing dispute with fellow wrestler Jordan Burroughs, shedding light on their beef that ignited after Burroughs’ remarks at the NCAA wrestling championships.
The tension between the two escalated during the event, which saw Carter Starocci clinch victory in the 174-pound event finale despite wrestling with an injured knee.
Nickal, the 2019 U-23 world champion, took issue with comments made by Burroughs, a six-time world champion, regarding Starocci’s injury. Burroughs’ on-air suggestion that Starocci’s injury should be exploited did not sit well with Nickal, prompting him to express his disapproval on his own YouTube channel.
Bo Nickal on his disagreement with Jordan Burroughs
In his commentary, Nickal didn’t hold back, calling Burroughs a “fraud” and expressing his frustration at Burroughs’ attempt to portray himself as an ambassador of the sport while making such remarks.
Speaking on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Nickal stood by his reaction to Burroughs’ comments, stating he had no regrets about addressing the situation.
He emphasized that the issue lies with Burroughs and reiterated that he would have responded the same way regardless of who made similar remarks about his teammate.
During UFC 300 fight week, Nickal even discussed the matter with Daniel Cormier personally, emphasizing that it wasn’t personal but rather a matter of defending his teammate and friend.
All good . I’ll end his career in 3 weeks . https://t.co/tqvY54hAFT
— Carter Starocci (@carterstarocci) March 30, 2024
In response to Nickal’s statements, Carter Starocci, the subject of the controversy, took to social media to assert his confidence.
Reacting to Nickal’s remarks on Burroughs’ commentary, Starocci expressed his readiness to face Burroughs, claiming he could end Burroughs’ career in three weeks’ time. With tensions running high, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold in the coming weeks.
