Former Texas A&M star, Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel to make boxing debut

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Johnny Manziel, the former Texas A&M quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner, will make his boxing debut against influencer Bob Menery on May 23 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

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Johnny Manziel will make his boxing debut
He will fight Bob Menery on May 23
The match will take place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas
Manziel is a former Texas A&M quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner
He has a history of playing in the NFL and CFL

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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. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) (Brandon Dill/AP) Johnny Manziel will become the latest former professional athlete to enter the boxing ring. Brand Risk Promotions announced the former Texas A&M quarterback and 2012 Heisman Trophy winner will match up with social media influencer Bob Menery at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on May 23. According to The Athletic's Zach Powell, UFC CEO Dana White had previously expressed significant interest in the fight and chided Menery, saying he would bet $10,000 the content creator would back out. Manziel will join a list of other football players who have recently tried their hand in boxing, including Le'Veon Bell, Frank Gore Sr., Adrian Peterson. Dating back a bit further, former Dallas Cowboys players Greg Hardy and Ed "Too Tall" Jones also stepped onto the canvas at one point. The man often referred to as "Johnny Football" already has a boxing nickname he could use. played two seasons in the NFL after the Browns selected him with the No. 22 overall pick of the 2014 NFL draft, throwing for 1,675 yards, seven touchdowns and seven interceptions. released him during the 2016 offseason, and he went on to play for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. Manziel was the subject of the and started his podcast, "Glory Daze" in 2024.

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When is Johnny Manziel's boxing debut scheduled?

Johnny Manziel's boxing debut is scheduled for May 23 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Who will Johnny Manziel fight in his boxing debut?

Johnny Manziel will fight social media influencer Bob Menery in his boxing debut.

What is Johnny Manziel's background in sports before boxing?

Johnny Manziel was a former NFL quarterback, winning the Heisman Trophy in 2012 while playing for Texas A&M.

Former Texas A&M star, Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel to make boxing debut

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