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[Diegonightmare]

White Boy Society responds to Hughes photo
Nov 10th, 2008
by Matt De La Rosa

The white pride website that posted a photo of Matt Hughes holding up a T-shirt with racist implications autographed by the nine time champion has refuted claims that the former UFC welterweight champion supports or endorses their racist product.

Here is the response from the White Boy Society:

To whom it may concern,
Matt Hughes is not a member or supporter or associated with the White Boy Society in any way. The photograph was taken at a public autograph signing at Dales Harley-Davidson in Mt. Vernon, IL. Matt Hughes was asked after autographing 3 shirts to hold one up for a picture for our website which he did then he was rushed off to sign more autographs.

The sole purpose of the photo being posted was as fans of MMA, we were showing off the autograph on the shirt. The photo was not meant to mislead people into believing that Matt Hughes supported the White Boy Society or was endorsing our products.

If we were to choose someone to endorse our products it would not be Matt Hughes. It would be someone with enough balls to stand up in front of the entire world and say ” I’m Proud To Be White!! like Melvin Costa.

This comes off the heels of a statement by Matt-Hughes.com webmaster, Nathan Rosario, who denies any involvement of Hughes with the “white pride” site or product.

Not only do we completely disagree with everything they stand for, but this “endorsement” was not obtained in a legal manner, because they are using Matt’s image without permission, said Rosario.

The report made by localwhiteboy.com can be construed as deceitful to say the least. Before the statement Nathan Rosario made became released the site had the picture of Matt Hughes holding up the shirt next to the icon on the same page where people can purchase the shirt.

It seems quite apparent the posting of the photo and the motives behind taking it were to make consumers believe Hughes endorsed their product.

Promma.info has contacted Matt Hughes’ Public Relations representative in hopes of hearing the former 170 pound kingpin’s response to this situation.

Props: Bloody Elbow

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The initial thread about Hughes got mad attention and mad posts, but it is far more important to post something like this - the "small print" correction that sets the record straight once and for all.

Hughes may be arrogant, he may be a dickhead, but he is not a racist.

[grambino]

Never thought Hughes was racist and don't understand the White Boy Society implication that you need to be racist to be proud. I'll gladly tell the world that I'm white and proud of it, but I am far from racist and have no tolerance for those who are.

[atj-lucko]

Not convinced, and if the White Boy Society is not racist then why do they need to issue a statement saying Hughes is not member or supporter or associated with them.

This is funny "If we were to choose someone to endorse our products it would not be Matt Hughes. It would be someone with enough balls to stand up in front of the entire world and say ” I’m Proud To Be White!! like Melvin Costa."
I don't know who Melvin Costa is but sure does sound like a "white" name.

[Problematique]

Melvin Costa is the guy with the Neo-Nazi tattoo on his chest and the infamous "I have A Small Penis" tattoo around his belly button.

[johnny]

personally, i think if hughes was a racist, he would have made it very clear by now, i think he is ignorant, but not racist. and to put yourself in that position is stupid.

[CJRockstar]

then again, what could be more racist than a sport where you can beat the shit out of people of other race and religion.....just something to think about... lol

I've never thought of Matt Hughes as racist. Just a god fearing worshiper.

[atj-lucko]

Originally Posted by Problematique

Melvin Costa is the guy with the Neo-Nazi tattoo on his chest and the infamous "I have A Small Penis" tattoo around his belly button.

That guy, yes I remember, Costa doesn't sound that Aryan of a name, Hitler would not approve.

[Diegonightmare]

Originally Posted by atj-lucko

Not convinced, and if the White Boy Society is not racist then why do they need to issue a statement saying Hughes is not member or supporter or associated with them.

There isn't much question that the White Boy Society is very shady and probably racist; the point is that MATT HUGHES is not. And the statements from both Hughes and this "Society" - which are consistent with each other - validate that Hughes has no connection to this organization whatsoever.

[rivethead]

Originally Posted by Diegonightmare

There isn't much question that the White Boy Society is very shady and probably racist; the point is that MATT HUGHES is not. And the statements from both Hughes and this "Society" - which are consistent with each other - validate that Hughes has no connection to this organization whatsoever.

I'm going to split hairs a bit with your diction: I have no doubt that the White Boy Society is indeed racist...anyone who spends 4 minutes or longer on their website can tell you that.

But as for Matt Hughes, I'd say "There is no tangible proof Matt is racist" is a more accurate statement than the definitive MATT HUGHES is not.

I'm still waiting for a statement directly from Matt on this before I'm willing to give him 100% of the benefit of the doubt.

Matt can type, he's blogged about any number of things, he could very easily pop something off personally instead of leaving it to his PR man. His lack of personal response opens questions in my opinion...either he doesn't think it's a big deal [in which case I feel he is grossly misunderestimating the role racism plays in society] or he doesn't want to come out and support something he secretly approves of...or more probably, somewhere in the middle of the spectrum the two interpretations I've given represent.

Either way, I could care less about the statement from some ignorant racist whiteboy society absolving Hughes. If they had any integrity or credibility their statement would hold a little water, but they don't.

Hughes' mouthpiece gets paid to talk and spin doctor, and I don't really care what he has to say either.

Hughes himself is the only person I feel is a credible interpreter of the situation, and until I hear him give a direct statement, I've lost even more respect for him. It's not enough to give an excuse "It was just a tee shirt and I didn't read it..." I'd like to hear his actual views on the subject matter of the site...and until I do, I'll reserve my questions about his character and integrity as unanswered, and not be so quick to forget about the whole thing.

rh

[NCBA]

Huges is the man. He isnt racist, he has blacks in his school.