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Johnny Manziel to Box Bob Menery, Dana White Hosts

5/8/2026

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Manziel Enters Boxing

Former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel will debut in boxing against Bob Menery on May 23 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Brand Risk Promotions announced the bout on Thursday.
UFC president Dana White will host the event later this month.
White said on Instagram in April he bet $10,000 that Menery would not show.
White called Menery unreliable and said Menery never follows through on promises.

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Adin Ross Promotes

Brand Risk Promotions, led by Adin Ross, is promoting a Le'Veon Bell bout as Event 14 at the UFC Apex.
Event 14 is Brand Risk Promotions' first UFC Apex use after moving from Miami.
ESPN says the bout adds to the social-media-boxing trend that draws millions online.
Bob Menery co-owns a Fan Controlled Football arena team that featured Johnny Manziel, who appeared in Netflix’s 2023 ‘Untold’ episode ‘Johnny Football,’ possibly boosting interest.

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Manziel Enters Boxing

Former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel will debut in boxing against Bob Menery on May 23 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Brand Risk Promotions announced the bout on Thursday.
UFC president Dana White will host the event later this month.
White said on Instagram in April he bet $10,000 that Menery would not show.
White called Menery unreliable and said Menery never follows through on promises.

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