Kiwi UFC fighter Israel Adesanya has come under fire for making a 9/11 joke at a press conference. GETTY IMAGES The rubble of the World Trade Center smoulders following a terrorist attack September 11, 2001 in New York. On September 11, 2001 terrorists flew planes into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre, with around 2600 people dying. READ MORE:* Israel Adesanya could be New Zealand's most famous sportsperson* Sportsman of the year Israel Adesanya calls out tall poppy syndrome* 'It's going to happen' - Israel Adesanya eyes NZ bout but focus remains on Yoel Romero"He's a guy no one wants to fight," Adesanya said. n/a MMA/UFC fighter Israel Adesanya is known as a fast talker.

Source: Stuff February 23, 2020 09:11 UTC