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Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel is set to make his boxing debut against actor Bob Menery in a few weeks. This marks another attempt for Manziel to regain relevance after a tumultuous NFL career.
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Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel is set to make his boxing debut in just a few short weeks against actor Bob Menery.
Since leaving the NFL 11 years ago, Manziel has tried to get back on his feet by taking a couple stabs at podcasting, indoor football, Canadian football, and other avenues to try and remain relevant, none of which have had staying power. This time, he goes for the ultimate flash in the pan as he enters the boxing ring.
Manziel's NFL career, or lack thereof, is one of the more fascinating case studies, frankly ever in the history of football. This was early on in Jimmy Haslam's ownership career, and he wanted to make the big splash that he thought the Browns needed.
Everything in the pre-draft process was basically a red flag surrounding Manziel as an NFL prospect. His habits from Texas A&M were coming to light behind closed doors, and nearly every team was distancing itself from him. But, the flashy plays and the ultra-competitiveness were enough to convince Haslam that Cleveland needed him.
On draft night in 2014, Haslam put his foot down, and at the end of the first round, the Browns made him the pick with the 22nd selection.
In a long list of historically awful drafts, 2014's first round was one of the worst. The Browns selected Justin Gilbert with the eighth overall pick and then Manziel with the 22nd overall pick. Now, the draft did net Joel Bitonio and Christian Kirksey in the later rounds, but this wasn't one to write home about.
Manziel's career lasted just two years before he was forced to retire after playing in just 14 games, starting in eight of them. He had a starting record of 2-6, throwing for just 1,675 yards, seven touchdowns, and seven interceptions. The stories that have come out about Manziel's time in Cleveland frankly just suck. He was showing up to the facility drunk, he was flying to Vegas during the week for hours at a time, he wasn't taking anything seriously about his career, and it obviously showed.
Johnny Manziel's boxing debut is scheduled to take place in a few weeks, though the exact date has not been specified.
Since leaving the NFL 11 years ago, Johnny Manziel has attempted various ventures including podcasting, indoor football, and Canadian football, but none have gained lasting success.
Bob Menery is an actor and social media personality, and he is set to fight Johnny Manziel as part of Manziel's boxing debut, which aims to generate buzz and interest.
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He wasted two years of Hall-of-Famer Joe Thomas's career and never took anything seriously. Every time he speaks about his two years in Cleveland, all he can say is how bad it was and how his life and career would have been so much different had he been drafted anywhere else.
Now, as he sits here 12 years after being drafted, he is jumping in the boxing ring. The event will take place on May 23rd at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. It is hosted by Adin Ross and Dana White.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Former Browns' QB Johnny Manziel set to make his boxing debut