The advent of the Paul Brothers and the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. exhibition have been credited with the resurgence of celebrity pugilism.
Most people don't know that the concept was first promoted eighteen years ago. In June 2021, Michael Woods of The Ring said that Dion Feldman should probably receive credit for being the most fervent driver of the concept in the world.
Celebrity boxing is an opportunity for redemption.
The brothers of David and Official Celebrity Boxing are also brothers. Marty Feldman, a former professional boxer, was in the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame in 2006
Last June, Feldman orchestrated a match between former NBA star Lamar Odom and 90's pop-star Aaron Carter, and in years past, setup matches featuring Coolio, Rodney King, Jose Canseco, andOctomon.
People laughed at the idea of celebrity boxing a long time ago. Critics don't understand what can stem from this. The few minutes in the ring may give them the confidence to move forward in other parts of their life.
The promotion is what they sought during their low points in life and that is why they believe in it.
Burton spent five years in prison for dealing drugs. Feldman spent 13 months in prison for assault in 2016 after battling alcohol addiction for years.
I broke down when I saw a picture of my son having dinner.
The Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey hosted an event on March 26th hosted by Public Enemy co-founder Flavor Flav.
On June 11th, Caitlyn will step into the boxing ring at the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Miami as a guest host for a boxing event.
The guest referee will be a former UFC lightweight champion, and the commentator will be a contestant on NBC's The Apprentice.