The world of politics and sports often intertwine, but the latest example comes with a hint of irony. After an American boxer wore shorts inspired by Donald Trump and his border wall, he was quickly knocked out by a Mexican fighter.
Boxer Rod Salka had trunks that read “America 1st” and looked like a wall in his fight against Mexican fighter Francisco Vargas.
— The Shadow League (@ShadowLeagueTSL) April 13, 2018
Salka then proceeded to get bodied by Vargas. 😂😂😂pic.twitter.com/LsGRKodZA8
Trump boxer knocked out
When Donald Trump first announced his plans to run for president, he instantly caused controversy by referring to illegal immigrants as "rapists" and "murderers." Throughout his campaign, the former host of "The Apprentice" vowed to complete construction on a southern border wall, while promising to force Mexico to cover the costs.
However, since his election win over a year ago, Trump has not been able to make much progress on the issue of immigration reform, causing both Democrats and Republicans in Congress to briefly shut down the government over the future of the DACA program and the border wall.
With immigration on the minds of many in Washington and remaining a top priority in the White House, an American boxer decided to show his support for Donald Trump by wearing shorts designed as the president's border wall. Rod Salka wore shorts with the phrase "America 1st" along his waistline as he boxed Mexican fighter Francisco Vargas. The fight took place on Thursday night in Indio, California and was promoted by Golden Boy Productions.
As the fight went on, Vargas threw right and left jabs at Salka, eventually putting him down for good with a right hook to the jaw.
Salka's political history
While Rod Salka might be taking up Boxing, he also once ran for office in 2016. As a Republican, Salka lost to the incumbent Democrat William Kortz by over 30 points in a race for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38.
Funny you should mention that. Salka actually ran for Congress in 2016 and lost to the Democrat by 30 points https://t.co/VqkrNRvg8n
— Ryan Songalia (@ryansongalia) April 13, 2018
Twitter erupts
In response to Rod Salka and his Trump-inspired shorts getting knocked out by Francisco Vargas of Mexico, social media quickly went viral.
"Walls have never worked in the long run. They have a tendency to not function properly," one tweet read.
Also, it is unwise to allow one's mouth to write checks that their ass can't cash
— Ryan Songalia (@ryansongalia) April 13, 2018
Will Mexico pay for the dislodging of Vargas' foot from up Salka's candy-ass?
— Anthrogynous (@anthbrennan) April 13, 2018
"Not a boxing fan (in fact I hate boxing) but watching this racist a** getting a beating was gratifying," a Twitter user wrote. "As an American, I am so proud of my neighbor to the South!!! Thanks you, Francisco, for making me smile tonight!" a tweet went on to read.
Lol we understand it's a free country and no on here to judge your political choice...
— Javier quispe (@boxingfanaticNY) April 13, 2018
But a brick wall theme trunk to fight a Mexican and get a beating ??? Lol
He didn't help himself with that one
🙈🤣😂
I haven’t had this much fun watching my country get owned since that November USMNT WCQ game.
— Punished Sykes (@MrjSykes) April 13, 2018
Not a boxing fan (in fact I hate boxing) but watching this racist arse getting a beating was gratifying.
— Sua'ad (Daughter of Frantz Fanon) (@Ajairah1) April 13, 2018
"I haven’t had this much fun watching my country get owned since that November USMNT WCQ game," a social media user wrote.
"Lol we understand it's a free country and no on here to judge your political choice...But a brick wall theme trunk to fight a Mexican and get a beating ??? Lol He didn't help himself with that one," a follow-up tweet read.
