Henry Cejudo nationality: Which country did ‘Triple C’ win an Olympic medal?
UFC fighter Henry Cejudo is known to win an wrestling gold medal in the 2008 Olympic Summer Games. However, what country did he represent?
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Henry Cejudo, also known as ‘Triple C,’ is one of the best fighters in the UFC. He is regarded as one of the greatest fighters transitioning from one combat sport to another. The fighter had a very successful background in wrestling. Cejudo’s accomplishments in wrestling and MMA have earned him much respect from fight fans worldwide. Henry is also known for his outspoken nature and quirky trash-talking skills have gained him popularity among the MMA community.
Henry Cejudo’s nationality has always been ambiguous to fans. The fighter was born in Los Angeles, California. His parents, however, hail from Mexico. ‘Triple C’ has openly spoken about his Mexican upbringing and his love for the culture. He has been seen with the Mexican flag draped around him in photos and post-fights. Although his race does not play a significant part in his career, he has taken his time to mention his feelings about Mexico.
‘Triple C‘ has also mentioned his immigrant background and how that has affected him. His love and representation of the Mexican culture are well documented throughout his career. The fighter also won a gold medal representing America.
Henry Cejudo won an Olympic gold medal representing America
Henry Cejudo’s wrestling background is considered one of the best among UFC fighters. Cejudo’s wrestling career started when he picked it up in high school. Sooner or later, Henry established himself as a wrestling prodigy as his skills were dominating over other wrestlers. His college days met with improvement in his wrestling skills. The fighter enrolled in Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. ‘Triple C’ won several championships, such as the NCAA and Pan American Games.
The year 2008 was Cejudo’s most successful year in his wrestling career. His profession as a wrestler was legitimized when he won a gold medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics. That was the day the UFC fighter made history. He was crowned the youngest American wrestler to win a gold medal at 21. Despite his Mexican heritage, the fighter represented the country of the United States, competing in the tournament.
When Henry Cejudo revealed he would never be seen with a Mexican flag
Despite his Mexican origins, Henry Cejudo denounced Mexico as his top priority. In ‘Friday Night Fight Night with Kari Lake,’ the fighter spoke about his pride and love for the Mexican culture and how important it is to his career. However, the fighter said that America would be the country he would represent. ‘Triple C’ also mentioned how he will never be seen with a Mexican flag. Fans took to social media to call out the fighter on his hypocrisy.
To an audience, Cejudo said this on the mic, “My message today guys, as a Latino-American, cause first and foremost, I am American. I was born in this country, I was raised in this country, and you guys will never see me, as much as I love my culture too, you guys will never see me with a Mexican flag. Because this country [America] has given me so much, said Henry Cejudo.
When fans came across this speech, they quickly called out the fighter. On previous occasions, Henry Cejudo can be seen with a Mexican flag draped around his shoulder. Nonetheless, Twitter exploded as Triple C spoke about his own country.
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