Jaylen Brown Makes Viral Boxing Debut in Nigeria After 76ers Trade
Brown said he did zero prep before the amateur bout, which his foundation posted on Instagram after his trip to Nigeria.
- The Philadelphia Sixers star Jaylen Brown made his amateur boxing debut on Wednesday in Nigeria, showcasing sharp defense and a southpaw stance in a video posted by his Foundation.
- Brown, son of former professional boxer Quinton Marselles Brown, has trained in Muay Thai for years following his father's 33-18-1 professional record with 25 knockout wins.
- At the NIS Gymnasium in Lagos, Brown commented, "I did zero prep for this," while discussing his desire to challenge his body through combat sports.
- For the upcoming NBA season, the Sixers star remains focused on team goals, hoping to pair with LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Edgecombe to end the franchise's title drought.
- Brown noted earlier he would love to "partake in something like UFC or even boxing" after his basketball career, having already consulted with UFC president Dana White about the octagon.
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Jaylen Brown makes viral boxing debut in Nigeria after 76ers trade
Jaylen Brown added an unexpected highlight to his first offseason as a Philadelphia 76er, stepping into a boxing ring in Lagos as video of the session spread online this week. Traded from the Boston Celtics in July, Brown was in Nigeria with his nonprofit, the 7uice Foundation, when he took part in a public sparring …
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Jaylen Brown’s summer has been anything but ordinary. He found a new home with the Philadelphia 76ers in July. Now, he has stepped into the boxing ring, creating an unexpected full-circle moment. Brown is in Nigeria with his 7uice Foundation, spending time with communities and building connections. While in Lagos, the former NBA Finals MVP […]
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