Source: BroBible
Summary
Johnny Manziel is set to make his boxing debut against social media star Bob Menery on May 23 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The event will be promoted by Kick streamer Adin Ross’ Brand Risk Promotions and hosted by UFC President Dana White. The fight is a result of a reported rivalry between the two, which started at Fan Controlled Football and escalated during a tense interview. Manziel recently served as a mentor to NFL prospect Diego Pavia.
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The habit of celebrity boxing matches gets a new name.
Johnny Manziel, a former quarterback, is trading in his football cleats for boxing gloves. He’s set to fight social media star Bob Menery in a match that’s more likely to generate memes than a serious athletic competition. The event is being promoted by a Kick streamer and will be hosted by UFC President Dana White, because why not? It’s a match that’s been years in the making, or at least that’s what the hype would have you believe.
Because what’s a celebrity boxing match without a little manufactured drama?
And now, the world gets to watch Johnny Manziel punch a social media star. Because that’s exactly what we’ve been missing.
Just another day in the world of celebrity boxing, where the only thing that’s really getting punched is the concept of dignity.
