This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. As for Maxwell, he sees Sunday's tilt as a potential stepping stone to bigger things. But 48 seconds into the fourth and final round, Johnson found himself face down on the canvas. Don't be afraid to fail. I had to come here. Presente desde 1999 no mercado brasileiro, a Fibertec Telecom surgiu como uma empresa de servios de telecomunicaes e ampliou sua atividades com inovadoras solues de ITS em rodovias, aeroportos e ferrovias. Os sistemas de cabeamento baseados em fibra ptica esto cada vez mais presentes, seja pela demanda dos sistemas por maior largura de banda, sua imunidade e rudos eletro-magnticos ou mesmo pelo custo, hoje bastante atrativo. Avila claimed victory against Anthony Taylor via decision at Paul vs. Woodley 2 last year. The former Bengals wide receiver has ramped up his training in recent weeks, sparring with twins Jermall and Jermell Charlo to prepare for his bout with Maxwell.
Brian Maxwell is here. Former Miami Dolphin Chad OchoCinco Johnson held his own in his first career boxing match against an amateur fighter for the first three rounds of their fight.
Johnson showed good vision for Maxwells punches ducking and side-stepping out of the way on several punches thrown, while landing a few of his own. As he sees it, the end of the fight has already been declared.
A post shared by Chad Johnson (@ochocinco). Would you pay to see such a fight in the first place. I didnt expect anything like this to happen. Johnson realizes the imbalance in experience between him and Maxwell,telling ESPN,"I'm stepping into another man's environment, and he's trying to kill me. Copyright 2022 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Ochocinco was knocked down in the fight, but got back up and was able to finish.
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With huge amount of respect for combat sports, I couldn't pass up the opportunity.".
Todos os direitos reservados. The fight went the distance and there was no official judging, so no winner was declared. Nate Diaz's teammate and close friend, fighter Chris Avila wants to fight Tommy Fury or AJ McKee, tells them not to act like "b**ches! 85 on his jersey back in 2008, and although he's since reverted to his birth name, he's kept the moniker as his middle name. BJPENN.COM is your premier source for all MMA News. Johnson vs. Maxwell will cost $49.99 to purchase on PPV.
"People who are buying tickets, people that are showing up, I want them to leave and say, 'I doubted Ocho, but to see him get in the ring, knowing that someone tried to kill [him]. The man known as "Ochocinco" looks to make his mark in the ring.
Sound off in the comments below! No winner was announced, and no judges were keeping score on the exhibition. Ao navegar no site estar a consentir a sua utilizao.. Ochocinco does have some boxing experience under his belt. Segunda-Sexta : 08:00 as 18:00 One week before the fight, Ochocinco told ESPN his goal was for "people who are buying tickets, people that are showing up, I want them to leave and say, 'I doubted Ocho, but to see him get in the ring, knowing that someone tried to kill [him]. Hes had a wealth of experience; competing for promotions such as the UFC, WSOF, Combate Americas, Bellator, and more. I dont know if hed accept it or maybe he wants to stick to fighting celebrities. Cras dapibus.
Viewers in the rest of the world can order the event at Fanmio.com (some restrictions/local blackouts apply). In Australia, the event is available on Main Event. Since his retirement from professional football, Johnson's kept himself in the public eye through his social media, while also dabbling in the likes of soccer (he trained with MLS club Sporting Kansas City while still an active NFLer in 2011 and has travelled the world to watch the Beautiful Game), esports, and other disparate ventures. E-mail : contato@fibertectelecom.com
I never thought about stepping in the ring, Johnson said, per SBNation.com. eleifend ac, enim. Im friends with every boxer out there because I love and study all of it. After that, who knows what the future holds for The Notorious One?
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Its not quite yet known exactly how much Maxwell made for his efforts, but you can bet he didnt crack the seven-figure mark perhaps not even the six-figure mark. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Johnson was also not shy to stand toe to toe against Maxwell in the middle of the ring and against the ropes. Avila, accompanied by Nate Diaz, Nick Maximov, and their team were ready to exchange blows with McKee, Taylor, and their group. Ocho hits canvas ? Outside of Maxwells wicked right, Johnson actually led the fight with 17 punches thrown compared to 14. We serve you with the latest breaking news, exclusive fighter interviews, videos and more. Johnson vs. Maxwell kicks off the main card.
Obviously, going in the ring with someone that does it at the highest level and learning the mistakes. Due to the bout being an exhibition contest, no winner was declared. Curtis Blaydes explains how Jon Jones could defeat Stipe Miocic in heavyweight fight, Jordan Leavitt isn't star-struck ahead of Paddy Pimblett fight, Curtis Blaydes needs to be wary of UK fans says Tom Aspinall, Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul; Exhibition, Badou Jack vs. Dervin Colina;Light Heavyweight, Jarrett Hurd vs. Luis Arias; Middleweight, Chad Johnson vs. Brian Maxwell; Cruiserweight, Jean Carlos Torres vs. Zack Kuhn;Junior Welterweight, Adrian Benton vs. Pedro Angel Cruz; Lightweight, Micky Scala vs. Adam Ramirez;Junior Middleweight, Dorian Khan vs. Jonathan Conde; Featherweight, Jalil Hackett vs. Angelo Diaz; Welterweight, Viddal Riley vs. Quintell Thompson; Cruiserweight. However, what Maxwell lacks in notoriety he makes up for in experience at least compared to his opponent. [Chad] Ochocinco, I heard hes trying to box people.
"My life has always been about taking chances and doing crazy stuff -- this was on my bucket list," Johnson said. As noted, this is the first time he'll step into a ring as a competitor, but Johnson says he's been training in the boxing ring in the football offseason every year since high school to help with his hand-eye coordination.
The former NFL player and Bengals star who was once known as Chad Ochocinco will be squaring off in a boxing match againstBrian Maxwell.
Once the fight was over, Johnson joked that he was ready to take on Conor McGregor but then actually got a little serious for a moment, saying what he did Sunday night was something hed been wanting to do for a long time (h/t ESPN). He faced Brian Maxwell in an exhibition bout.
Exhibition or not, it takes guts for any man or woman to step into a boxing ring knowing what could happen in a split second. He entertained and performed better than many expected.
Who features in the DAZN Fight of the Half-Year awards? Johnson says the Charlo brothers have been putting him through his paces. Johnson came out strong, winning the first round after landing a solid right jab and an impactful left hook multiple times. After a decade of on-line operation BJP has evolved into the most reliable destination for all of your MMA needs.
"This was a message to everyone out there: Don't be scared to take chances. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Indeed, Johnson has been preparing and at one point trained with the Charlo brothers for his fight against Maxwell. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Nobody knew quite what to expect from Johnson in what will likely be the only boxing match of his career. But it's hard to imagine Conor McGregor wanting anything less than a knockout against anyone.
Ex-UFC fighter Chris Avila wants to knockout former NFL wide receiver Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson in a boxing match.
TV schedule, live stream info for Bandenay vs. Piedrahita, ONE 159: De Ridder vs. Bigdash preview, how to watch. During the 04 season, his fourth in Cincinnati, Johnson caught 95 passes (the second-highest total of his career) for 1,274 yards (the fifth-highest total of his career) with nine touchdowns (tied for the second-highest total of his career). Taylor vs. Serrano? Johnson vs. Maxwell will be held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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As for McKee, there is controversy between their friend groups. While entertaining is in his blood, it should be noted that Johnson will collect a tidy sum for his efforts.
Maxwell is currently a bare-knuckle fighter with an 0-3 record with two losses by knockouts. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. I didnt think anything of it and then boom, here we are, Maxwell told Just Scrap Radio.
It will set up a lot of opportunities.".
In contrast, the former Bengals wide receiver was knocked out early in the fourth round of his first boxing match. Avila was matched up with Anthony Taylor on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley 2 last December. I felt I was in adequate enough shape and had enough background to do it. That said, Conor McGregor and Chad Johnson have a history with each other.
But he's scheduled to fight Poirier again at UFC 264 this summer. The PFL has its heavyweight lineup set for its upco Jake Paul is favored over NFL star Antonio Brown in a potential A multi-man MMA fight at a The War event in Poland on Nov. 26, 2 Marvin Miekley finishes an armbar while upside down at a German Professional Fighters League Signs Adam Keresh Following PFL Challenger Series 6 Stoppage, Morning Report: Khabib Nurmagomedov discusses infamous UFC 229 brawl: I expect more than what I find inside the cage, PFL announces heavyweight matchups for March 25 Challenger Series event, Boxing odds: Yes, Jake Paul vs. Antonio Brown has a betting line, Missed Fists: Celebrating 2021s craziest moments, amazing finishes, 5-on-5 brawls, a missing finger, vomit, Fight Circus 3, more, Missed Fists: Fighter nails wacky hanging armbar, more. For the first time in his career, Chad Johnson is going to be stepping into the ring. What do you think about a potential boxing match between Chris Avila and Chad Ochocinco down the line? "Im ready to see what opportunities come after it. When the bell rings, McGregor is about as aggressive as they come - for better or for worse. The conflict became well known during an altercation that took place at an event the day prior to Paul vs. Woodley 2. How Floyd Mayweather Banked $450 Million in Less Than a Quarter of the Time It Will Take Patrick Mahomes. Ex-UFC fighter Chris Avila tells TMZ Sports he wants to box Chad Ochocinco promising a knockout. However, unlike the YouTuber, Johnson says he has no plans to continue a boxing career outside of Sunday's bout. He put on one hell of a f---ing show.'". As a more experienced fighter, Avila will likely have the upperhand in the ring. He signed a six-year/$35.5 million extension with the Bengals in November 2003, which accounts for the majority of the close to $49 million he made during his NFL career. He trained with twin brothers Jermall and Jermell Charlo, who have a combined 65-1 record and have won multiple world titles in the middleweight and light middleweight divisions, and displayed some solid footwork as the fight began. To his credit, Johnson popped right back up and made it to the final bell, which certainly had to be a good feeling against an actual professional combat fighter.
Do you want to see him fight Chad Johnson? The 29-year-old is mostly known for his stint in the UFC. A million bucks for eight minutes of work? They were pushing and shoving each other when security intervened. In the United Kingdom, the fight is available on Sky Sports Box Office. It's about surviving, understanding what you've been taught and learned, being under control and executing.". Im looking to get on that card, August 13th, if he fights on that card, I would like to be on that card.
Johnson got knocked down once in the fight against Maxwell.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Avila would then lose his subsequent appearance in the octagon to Enrique Barzola and was cut from the UFC. The Stockton-native wants to face former NFL player Chad Johnson next.
Este site utiliza cookies para permitir uma melhor experincia por parte do utilizador. Jokingly or not, he said he thinks he's ready for the former UFC champion. And he playfully called out an opponent for a potential next match in MMA great Conor McGregor after his post-fight interview. It was an honor to fight my idol.".
But I love boxing.
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Johnson legally changed his surname to "Ochocinco" to match the No.
You don't need a Showtime subscription to purchase the PPV. He was matched up with Conor McGregors teammate Artem Lobov, where he lost via unanimous decision.
Avila is confident that he will make easy work of the 23-year-old British fighter. But no matter what Maxwell pulled in, Johnson made more in those eight minutes than he did in one of his Pro Bowl seasons with the Bengals. Charles Oliveira Dares Makhachev To Take Him Down, Strickland Might Turn To Drugs & Homelessness After KO Loss, Muhammad Offers To Train With Nate Diaz For Chimaev Fight, Brian Ortega Releases Statement After UFC Long Island Injury, Alex Pereira Rips Coward Khamzat Chimaev For Recent Callout. ", He added, "There was no other way to prepare for something of this magnitude. Last year, Chris Avila told TMZ that he wanted to box Tommy Fury and AJ McKee. But if hes down to test his boxing skills, Im down to fight him..
For Johnson, an 11-year NFL veteran and brief Dolphins receiver, the fight gave him an opportunity to scratch participating in a boxing match off his bucket list. Having been friends with the Diaz brothers for years, he was signed in 2016 to fight at UFC 202. Aliquam lorem ante dapib in, viverra quis, feugiat. Integer tincidunt. The big story will be Johnson suffering a meme-worthy knockdown, but overall he did achieve his goal. Home Boxing News Chris Avila targeting return against Chad Johnson Former UFC fighter Chris Avila would like to continue his career in the boxing ring. As quoted by ESPN, Johnson told the I Am Athlete podcast that he could make "a cool million" for his boxing debut. MORE: What is the purse in the Mayweather vs. Paul fight?
"Third round," Johnson told TMZof a recent training session, "I was in the middle of the ocean with no life vest and I was fing drowning. Yeah, thatll work.
These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Johnson was able to land some decent shots on Maxwell early in the bout, which maintained a friendly vibe throughout, but took that big right hook in the final round that knocked him to the canvas, the only knockdown of the fight. My life has always been about taking chances and doing crazy stuff this was on my bucket list.
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Fortunately, the situation did not escalate and no one was harmed. Here's what you need to know about the Chad Johnson vs. Brian Maxwell fight. ", "It was an experience where I was taken advantage of, and it's a great thing. U.S.:Showtime PPVUK:Sky Sports Box OfficeAustralia: Main EventRest of the world: Fanmio. Cras dapibus. Integer tincidunt. It's OK.". The full event will begin at 8 p.m. This was a message to everyone out there: Dont be scared to take chances. You can watch the Mayweather vs. Paul on Showtime pay-per-view in the United States. Maxwell has a 2-3 record in MMA and is 0-3 in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, and while those aren't numbers to write home about, he's at least familiar with the environment.
The fans at Hard Rock Stadium were heavily in favor of Johnson, who is a Miami native.
Johnson vs. Maxwell is part of the Floyd Mayweather Jr.vs. Logan Paulmain card, which beginsat 8p.m. Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul (main event). In a recent interview, Chris Avila was adamant about a potential boxing match with former NFL superstar 'Ochocinco'. But, again, for a 43-year-old with no fight experience, the six-time Pro Bowler didnt look half bad and was in tremendous shape.
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Like Paul, Johnson earned his notoriety outside the ring. Maxwell, an amateur fighter who went 0-3 in his stint in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, was grateful for the opportunity to face an athlete he looked up to. If I do knock him out or TKO him, Im ready for whatever comes after.
"I think I'm ready for [Conor] McGregor. (via @ShowtimeBoxing)pic.twitter.com/h0uQ2TMm6s.
ET. Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson made his highly anticipated (for some, anyway) boxing debut on Sunday night against MMA and bare-knuckle fighter Brian Maxwell and looked impressive for a 43-year-old with no fight experience whatsoever.
But if hes down to test his boxing skills, Im down to fight him You already know [how the fight will go], Im knocking his a*s out.. "I knew nothing about it until I was on Instagram and there was a post about [Johnson]fighting. What is your interpretation of the UFC Long Island outcome?
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As for Avila, the Nate Diaz training partner is currently 8-9 in his professional career.
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Here's what we know about Chad Johnson vs. Brian Maxwell: As mentioned above, Johnson is an entertainer at heart, and with the biggest night of the boxing year so far coming to his backyard, it was a tough thing to pass up on.
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The former NFL player had his own one-off appearance on a Paul undercard. In an interview with TMZ Sports, the 29-year-old would like to face Chad Johnson next.
It will be a part of the undercard for the main event fight between star boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and YouTuber turned boxer Logan Paul. Johnson quickly bounced back up, and finished his exhibition fight against Brian Maxwell on Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium. Thank you, Chad. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. His professional MMA debut commenced in 2014 and his record stands at eight wins and nine losses. Period. He would defeat Pretty Boy via majority decision, starting his boxing career off on the right foot. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website.
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But it's not like McGregor doesn't have the free time to make such a fight a reality.
A 33-year-old fromRocky Mount, Virginia, Maxwell is definitely the lesser-known combatant in this fight. Johnson spent two months training for this boxing opportunity, including a few weeks with brother titlists Jermall and Jermell Charlo.
One thing is for certain, if he does get into the ring with Ochocinco, Avila wont be pulling any punches.
As part of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul undercard, Johnson's presence will bring another celebrity into the fold for this star-studded event. What do you think about Chris Avilas comments? These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
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The California native is currently on a two-fight win streak with back-to-back knockouts and has one victory in boxing. I appreciated it.. Getting knocked down will be the highlight that comes out of Ochocinco's journey into the ring Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium.
If he wants to fight a real fighter, he can box me. And in one of those Pro Bowl seasons, 2004 to be exact, he made less money than he did for his eight minutes of work Sunday night.
Having weathered the storm of his boxing debut yesterday, former NFL star Chad Johnson is already looking for his next challenge. Johnson told ESPN that he wants "to entertain," but doesn't want to embarrass himself or disappoint paying fans by putting on a poor showing against a combat sport veteran like Maxwell. Who features in the DAZN Fight of the Half-Year awards?
The former NFL player has always had a flair for the dramatic, whether it was through his touchdown celebrations or, now, via his very active social media accounts.
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But Maxwells overhand right on Johnsons face clearly decided the fight, which kicked off the festivities before boxing legend Floyd Mayweather faced social media influencer Logan Paul later Sunday night. Johnson told the "I Am Athlete" podcast that Mayweather manager Leonard Ellerbe offered him a chance to potentially make a "cool million" for this fight and that he couldn't turn it down. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Avila recently spoke to TMZ Sports about a potential matchup with Ochocinco, saying hed love to fight the former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver in his next fight, which hes targeting for August 13.
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Johnson, 43, can take pride in getting up from the punch as he finished the four-round exhibition against a professional combat fighter in Maxwell. They gave him cheers before and after the fight. Not in a competitive sense, no. Dont be afraid to fail. And for all of that, Johnson made $826,750.
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Former UFC competitor Chris Avila has called out ex-NFL star Chad Ochocinco for a boxing match. I like it like that. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. There were plenty of spectators with NFL ties in the building to see Johnson's first bout, including Terrell Owens, who was in his corner showing him love after the fight. Privacy.
The special exhibition bout on the Floyd Mayweather-Logan Paul undercard featured four two-minute rounds and actually went the distance.
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Even though it's likely to be a one-and-done for the affable South Florida resident, Johnson is nonetheless taking his boxing debut seriously and logging every step of his preparation on social media, of course. Now, Chris Avila has a name in mind for his next outing.
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Once this happens and I get the stoppage, that will be instant superstar status for me.
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Once I knew that I had enough time that I could look like myself in there, I knew I could pull it off.. Johnson and Maxwell will be one of the three undercard fights before Mayweather vs. Paul, so their fight will occur at some point in the 8-11 range.
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it was an honor to fight my idol, Maxwell said. DAZN uses cookies to help us deliver our services and improve your user experience.
Avila has competed in many fight promotions, including UFC and Bellator. If Avila has his way, he will face Johnson later this year. Estar entre as melhores empresas prestadoras de servios e ser referncia em fornecimento de servios de telecomunicaes e ampliar negcios fora do Brasil. The exhibition bout ended in a no-contest. But Johnson's biggest post-NFL leap comes on Sunday when the 43-year-old steps into the boxing ring as a competitor for the first time, taking on former MMA fighter Brian Maxwell in a four-round exhibition on the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Logan Paul card.
Johnson was outlanded 17-14 by Maxwell, per CompuBox. But the decision may have been a little easier for Johnson given the payday he received, an amount he had no problem tweeting out. He then had stints in Bellator and Combate Global before stepping into the boxing ring. Over the course of his NFL career, Johnson made six Pro Bowl appearances as a member of the Bengals, for whom he played 10 of his 11 seasons. "I wouldn't step in the ring with [the] Charlo [brothers] or Canelo [Alvarez], but the opportunity presented itself to move around with somebody who has skills and has ring experience.