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Shannon Sharpe calls for Michelle Obama to sue Josh Hokit for defamation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:30 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Shannon Sharpe calls for Michelle Obama to sue Josh Hokit for defamation

Summary

Shannon Sharpe has criticized UFC fighter Josh Hokit for derogatory comments made about Michelle Obama following Hokit's victory at a UFC event in the White House on June 15. During a post-fight interview, Hokit suggested that Michelle Obama was a man, prompting outrage. Sharpe contended that the former first couple should consider a defamation lawsuit against Hokit, arguing that such unfounded claims perpetuate harmful racial stereotypes. The incident reflects ongoing tensions between political discourse and sporting events, with Sharpe highlighting the inconsistency of reactions to political comments made by athletes. This controversy continues to unfold as public figures respond to Hokit’s remarks.

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Key Details

•Josh Hokit made controversial remarks about Michelle Obama after a UFC match
•Shannon Sharpe advocates for a defamation lawsuit against Hokit
•The UFC event took place at the White House on June 15
•Sharpe criticizes the perpetuation of racial stereotypes against Black women
•Hokit's comments have sparked significant backlash from commentators and public figures.

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8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Shannon Sharpe suggests Michelle Obama should sue Josh Hokit for defamation

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Unsurprisingly, the UFC event at the White House caused a totally unnecessary and disgusting firestorm thanks to controversial comments from fighter Josh Hokit about former first lady Michelle Obama. In spite of cries from conservatives to keep politics out of sport, there was Dana White and Donald Trump walking side by side out of the…
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