Former NBA player Nick Young had his exhibition boxing match prematurely stopped after going through the ropes and hitting his head.
Nick Young’s fight was stopped after his opponent pushed him through the ropes and he hit his head. #McBroomGib pic.twitter.com/9TXD1wpGAB
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) September 11, 2022
The stoppage occurred in the fourth of five scheduled rounds. Young fought self-proclaimed celebrity videographer Malcolm Minikon at the Banc of California Stadium. The bout was part of the Social Gloves 2 pay-per-view exhibition.
Young originally was slated to fight rapper Blueface. However, Blueface was pulled from the card as he was unable to obtain a boxing license in California.
Earlier in the night, Le’Veon Bell knocked out Adrian Peterson in the fifth round in a bout pitting the two former NFL running backs.
Here's some different views of the end of Young's fight.
Nick Young boxing.
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) September 11, 2022
(via @pickuphoop)
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Nick Young sent him flying. @NickSwagyPYoung pic.twitter.com/2oqM3JIGPw
— NBALakersReport (@NBALakersReport) September 11, 2022
Young started his NBA career with the Washington Wizards out of USC, playing five seasons in the nation’s capital. He also played four seasons for his hometown Los Angeles Lakers and spent time with the Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets.
During his career, Young appeared in 720 games. He averaged 11.4 points on 41.8% shooting, including 37.6% from three-point range.
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