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Johnny Manziel to Make Boxing Debut vs. Bob Menery on May 23 at UFC Apex

The matchup signals how streamer-led cards are pulling non-boxers into major venues through viral promotion.

Nov 30, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Former Texas A&M and Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel looks on prior to the game against the Texas Longhorns. The Longhorns defeated the Aggies 17-7 at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
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Johnny Manziel attends a first-round college basketball game between Texas A&M and Nebraska in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 22, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn.
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Overview

  • A Wednesday announcement by Brand Risk Promotions set the fight for May 23 at the UFC Apex with UFC CEO Dana White hosting.
  • The bout will stream live across YouTube, Twitch, Kick, X and TikTok, expanding access beyond a single platform.
  • It is not an official UFC fight, and the sanctioning, rules, number of rounds and weight class have not been disclosed.
  • White previously said he would bet $10,000 that Menery would not show before agreeing to host, reflecting doubts about the influencer’s reliability.
  • The former Texas A&M star and 2012 Heisman winner enters his first boxing match as celebrity fights draw ex-NFL names like Le'Veon Bell, Frank Gore Sr. and Adrian Peterson.