Orlando held a fight in its city-owned arena. Then came the Nazi salutes.
- Posted on September 2, 2026
- By Washington Post
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A controversial kickboxing event in Orlando's municipal arena sparked outrage when spectators displayed Nazi salutes during a match featuring an ex-convict fighter. The athlete, known online as 'GypsyCrusader,' previously served federal prison time for inciting race-based violence through social media. The event organizers' decision to schedule him against a Jewish opponent intensified public backlash, raising questions about venue management policies and community responsibility in hosting sporting events.
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