Johnny Manziel decided it was time for a career change.
The 33-year-old former NFL quarterback is set to step into the boxing ring on May 23 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The bout will feature Manziel against social media influencer Bob Menery, according to a May 6 announcement from Brand Risk Promotions. The event is being hosted by UFC CEO Dana White and will live streamed across YouTube, Kick, Twitch, X and TikTok.
It will serve as Manziel’s boxing debut. Though he was no stranger to taking hits with pads on during football games, there will be no offensive line to protect him in this setting.
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Best known for his rise to fame at Texas A&M, the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner eventually made his way into the pros with the Cleveland Browns as the 22nd overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
Manziel appeared in just 14 games across two seasons in Cleveland and posted a 2-6 record in eight starts.
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The quarterback faded from the spotlight after being released by the Browns in 2016, despite making stops in other leagues. Manziel made appearances in the Canadian Football League (CFL), Alliance of American Football (AAF) and Fan Controlled Football (FCF), but hasn’t played in a game since 2022.
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