Marcus Stroman issues UFC fight challenge to Kyle Larson after racial slur controversy

Within a span of a couple of days, 27-year-old NASCAR driver Kyle Larson's life has turned upside down after he uttered a racial slur during a live broadcast of a virtual race. Kyle Larson was suspended by NASCAR and also fired by Chip Ganassi Racing on Monday. Although Larson later apologised for using N-word in front of viewers, New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman is apparently still unhappy with Larson.

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Kyle Larson N word controversy: Marcus Stroman wants to fight Larson

Marcus Stroman took to Twitter to vent his frustration about Kyle Larson n word incident demanding that 27-year-old t be allowed to race again in NASCAR. Marcus Stroman t only rejected Kyle Larson's apology but went on to claim that he'll fight Larson in a UFC event for charity. Stroman, who is widely kwn for his hot-headed nature, was seemingly er to dish out some punishment to Larson in octagon. 

A fan highlighted on Twitter that Larson's number was same as basketball legend Jackie Robinson - 42. Marcus Stroman was quick to react with comment, 'Disgrace to Jackie Robinson.'

Kyle Larson accidentally uttered N-word during streaming of a racing simulation video game on Twitch. Larson thought his stream was disconnected when he uttered slur. However, or racers caught Larson using offensive word in front of a live audience. It remains unkwn how many fans were watching stream.

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27-year-old subsequently uploaded a short video on social media where apologised for his ill-advised choice of words. While Larson defended himself saying 'he was t raised that way', NASCAR driver accepted re was ' excuse' for his mistake.

Despite his apology, Larson received backlash on social media by likes of Marcus Stroman and his fans. Marcus Stroman even commented on Larson's apology video writing, 'It’s a shame that your child has to grow up with a racist far. apple never falls far from tree. Thank you for continuing to support and allow racism to be present in society. True role model you are!'

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NASCAR driver fired: Kyle Larson fired?

NASCAR was quick to suspend Kyle Larson for an indefinite period of time. NASCAR addressed incident in a statement which ted Larson was suspended 'without pay while we (NASCAR) work through this simulation with all appropriate parties.'

As mentioned above, Larson was fired by Chip Ganassi Racing and will w be on lookout for a new employer when his suspension is lifted. NASCAR driver was reportedly also dropped by several of his sponsors, including likes of McDonald’s and Clover.

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