George Zimmerman to fight rapper DMX in celebrity boxing bout (1 Viewer)

[bosoxs45]

No, seriously

As in, what now, George Zimmerman?

Seems like the former neighborhood watchman has found yet another way to remain in the public limelight.

This time, he'll be stepping into a boxing ring to fight rapper DMX.


Zimmerman said the celebrity boxing match was his idea. Boxing was his hobby, he told Radar Online last month, even prior to the "incident."

The incident, of course, is the February 2012 encounter in which he shot dead an unarmed Trayvon Martin, 17. He stood trial for murder, but was acquitted.

"Prior to the incident, I was actually going to the gym for weight loss and doing boxing-type training for weight loss," he told Radar.

"A mutual friend put me in contact with Damon and provided me with an opportunity and motivation to get back in shape and continue with my weight loss goals and also be able to help a charity out."

Damon is Damon Feldman, owner of Celebrity Boxing and self-described opportunist, whose claim to fame is putting together bizarre matchups. Think Tonya Harding, Michael Lohan.

He said last week that he was accepting offers for someone to step into the ring for a three-round, pay-per-view fight with Zimmerman.

"The news has been out for an hour and my e-mail is overloaded with 8,000 people wanting to fight George," Feldman told CNN on Thursday.

Early Wednesday morning, he said he's picked the contender. Out of more than 15,000 e-mailed requests, he's going with DMX.

"The match will be one of the Biggest Celebrity Boxing matches of all time," his news release said (uppercase emphasis his).

But in order to find out where and when it will take place, we'll have to wait until next week.

DMX, as we know is a rapper, and braggadocio is his calling card.

He's out for blood, he told TMZ. Not only will he break every rule in boxing, he said, he'll "beat the living (expletive)" out of Zimmerman.

Ian Karmel, a writer for "Chelsea Lately," has a better idea.

"They should send Floyd Mayweather to the ring and tell George Zimmerman it's DMX," he tweeted. "He won't know the difference."

 

[mquinnjr]

Can't wait to bet on this.

 

[Rayderr]

I know lots of people are saying "I hope Zimmerman gets his ### kicked!" But here's the thing. 1. It's a boxing match. A referee is going to stop it before any real ### kicking happens. B. If Zimmerman goes down in the first couple punches, even after all this training specifically for this match, he goes down after the first couple punches, doesn't it help his story about Martin being on top pounding him and him maybe fearing for his life?

 

[avoiding injuries]

Does Nevada have stand your ground?

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Id rather Zimmerman disappear from the public eye so people can heal. A fight is only going to lead to more tension etc.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

I know lots of people are saying "I hope Zimmerman gets his ### kicked!" But here's the thing. 1. It's a boxing match. A referee is going to stop it before any real ### kicking happens. B. If Zimmerman goes down in the first couple punches, even after all this training specifically for this match, he goes down after the first couple punches, doesn't it help his story about Martin being on top pounding him and him maybe fearing for his life?

That a doozy a post Rayray.

 

[Godsbrother]

Id rather Zimmerman disappear from the public eye so people can heal. A fight is only going to lead to more tension etc.

Zimmerman is making a living off of killing Martin.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

they better pat him down before he enters the ring

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Id rather Zimmerman disappear from the public eye so people can heal. A fight is only going to lead to more tension etc.

Zimmerman is making a living off of killing Martin.

Despicable. It's pretty clear there are some mental issues.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Id rather Zimmerman disappear from the public eye so people can heal. A fight is only going to lead to more tension etc.

Zimmerman is making a living off of killing Martin.

 

[NCCommish]

I thought George wanted Kanye? I don't think DMX was what he was thinking.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

i wish it was Mike Tyson he was fighting

 

[fatness]

I know lots of people are saying "I hope Zimmerman gets his ### kicked!" But here's the thing. 1. It's a boxing match. A referee is going to stop it before any real ### kicking happens. B. If Zimmerman goes down in the first couple punches, even after all this training specifically for this match, he goes down after the first couple punches, doesn't it help his story about Martin being on top pounding him and him maybe fearing for his life?

That a doozy a post Rayray.

You have to understand...........

 

[BustedKnuckles]

The fact that Zimmerman and celebrity are used in the same sentence says more about America than it does him

 

[The Commish]

Id rather Zimmerman disappear from the public eye so people can heal. A fight is only going to lead to more tension etc.

He can't....he has to make money somehow.

 

[SacramentoBob]

He sure likes getting into fights with black people.

 

[The Commish]

I know lots of people are saying "I hope Zimmerman gets his ### kicked!" But here's the thing. 1. It's a boxing match. A referee is going to stop it before any real ### kicking happens. B. If Zimmerman goes down in the first couple punches, even after all this training specifically for this match, he goes down after the first couple punches, doesn't it help his story about Martin being on top pounding him and him maybe fearing for his life?

For his defenders yes. For those who didn't like him it will be more proof that the guy got himself into a situation he couldn't get out of without a gun, dumb decision making etc. It'll be fun to watch people train themselves up for the mental gymnastics though

 

[Rayderr]

Id rather Zimmerman disappear from the public eye so people can heal. A fight is only going to lead to more tension etc.

He can't....he has to make money somehow.

Proceeds of the match will be donated to a charity yet to be announced, according to Feldman.

Doesn't specify if Zimmerman will actually receive money.

 

[bigbottom]

For some perverse reason, I'm pulling for George to win this fight. It's already going to be a trainwreck, but if he destroys DMX in the ring, that would be the cherry on top. #### would get crazy.

 

[fatness]

I know lots of people are saying "I hope Zimmerman gets his ### kicked!" But here's the thing. 1. It's a boxing match. A referee is going to stop it before any real ### kicking happens. B. If Zimmerman goes down in the first couple punches, even after all this training specifically for this match, he goes down after the first couple punches, doesn't it help his story about Martin being on top pounding him and him maybe fearing for his life?

So you're saying it's entertainment that can't be taken seriously, unless he loses quickly which bolsters his argument in a past criminal case.

Got it.

 

[fatness]

For some perverse reason, I'm pulling for George to win this fight. It's already going to be a trainwreck, but if he destroys DMX in the ring, that would be the cherry on top. #### would get crazy.

I want Tonya Harding to charge the ring.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

For some perverse reason, I'm pulling for George to win this fight. It's already going to be a trainwreck, but if he destroys DMX in the ring, that would be the cherry on top. #### would get crazy.

I want Tonya Harding to charge the ring.

i wish he was fighting Mike Tyson...at least he would not only get beat up .he may lose a nose or an ear

 

[The Commish]

Id rather Zimmerman disappear from the public eye so people can heal. A fight is only going to lead to more tension etc.

He can't....he has to make money somehow.

Proceeds of the match will be donated to a charity yet to be announced, according to Feldman.

Doesn't specify if Zimmerman will actually receive money.

Does it really have to?

 

[Rayderr]

I know lots of people are saying "I hope Zimmerman gets his ### kicked!" But here's the thing. 1. It's a boxing match. A referee is going to stop it before any real ### kicking happens. B. If Zimmerman goes down in the first couple punches, even after all this training specifically for this match, he goes down after the first couple punches, doesn't it help his story about Martin being on top pounding him and him maybe fearing for his life?

So you're saying it's entertainment that can't be taken seriously, unless he loses quickly which bolsters his argument in a past criminal case.

Got it.

Not quite sure where you're getting the first part, but the worst thing he could do is win the match. I believe George's motive behind this is strictly for PR. I'm guessing the match gets stopped in under a minute

 

[Clifford]

This guy killed a kid to make himself a celebrity and our legal system allowed it. Holy ####### hell what a complete and total failure our justice system is. ####### sad what this country has become.

 

[Clifford]

Id rather Zimmerman disappear from the public eye so people can heal. A fight is only going to lead to more tension etc.

Zimmerman is making a living off of killing Martin.

Despicable.It's pretty clear there are some mental issues.

Those mental issues were quite clear to anyone paying attention well before the trial. It's just that a substantial portion of America (and this board) share the same mental issues. The only way he could have appeared any battier is if he was wearing tights and a cape.

 

[mr roboto]

This guy killed a kid to make himself a celebrity and our legal system allowed it. Holy ####### hell what a complete and total failure our justice system is. ####### sad what this country has become.

You think his motivation for shooting Trayvon was so that he could become a celebrity? That might be an unintended consequence after-the-fact, but I highly doubt he was thinking that if he could shoot a young black man he would become famous.

 

[pantherclub]

I know lots of people are saying "I hope Zimmerman gets his ### kicked!" But here's the thing. 1. It's a boxing match. A referee is going to stop it before any real ### kicking happens. B. If Zimmerman goes down in the first couple punches, even after all this training specifically for this match, he goes down after the first couple punches, doesn't it help his story about Martin being on top pounding him and him maybe fearing for his life?

W.T.F

Dude you are way over thinking this thing. Way over thinking.

 

[pantherclub]

I know lots of people are saying "I hope Zimmerman gets his ### kicked!" But here's the thing. 1. It's a boxing match. A referee is going to stop it before any real ### kicking happens. B. If Zimmerman goes down in the first couple punches, even after all this training specifically for this match, he goes down after the first couple punches, doesn't it help his story about Martin being on top pounding him and him maybe fearing for his life?

So you're saying it's entertainment that can't be taken seriously, unless he loses quickly which bolsters his argument in a past criminal case.

Got it.

Not quite sure where you're getting the first part, but the worst thing he could do is win the match. I believe George's motive behind this is strictly for PR. I'm guessing the match gets stopped in under a minute

and money. Mostly money.

 

[Godsbrother]

I know lots of people are saying "I hope Zimmerman gets his ### kicked!" But here's the thing. 1. It's a boxing match. A referee is going to stop it before any real ### kicking happens. B. If Zimmerman goes down in the first couple punches, even after all this training specifically for this match, he goes down after the first couple punches, doesn't it help his story about Martin being on top pounding him and him maybe fearing for his life?

So you're saying it's entertainment that can't be taken seriously, unless he loses quickly which bolsters his argument in a past criminal case.

Got it.

Not quite sure where you're getting the first part, but the worst thing he could do is win the match. I believe George's motive behind this is strictly for PR. I'm guessing the match gets stopped in under a minute

and money. Mostly money.

The one good thing is that celebrity boxing matches are usually a stepping stone to obscurity.

 

[bigbottom]

I know lots of people are saying "I hope Zimmerman gets his ### kicked!" But here's the thing. 1. It's a boxing match. A referee is going to stop it before any real ### kicking happens. B. If Zimmerman goes down in the first couple punches, even after all this training specifically for this match, he goes down after the first couple punches, doesn't it help his story about Martin being on top pounding him and him maybe fearing for his life?

So you're saying it's entertainment that can't be taken seriously, unless he loses quickly which bolsters his argument in a past criminal case.

Got it.

Not quite sure where you're getting the first part, but the worst thing he could do is win the match. I believe George's motive behind this is strictly for PR. I'm guessing the match gets stopped in under a minute

and money. Mostly money.

The one good thing is that celebrity boxing matches are usually a stepping stone to obscurity.

 

[NCCommish]

I know lots of people are saying "I hope Zimmerman gets his ### kicked!" But here's the thing. 1. It's a boxing match. A referee is going to stop it before any real ### kicking happens. B. If Zimmerman goes down in the first couple punches, even after all this training specifically for this match, he goes down after the first couple punches, doesn't it help his story about Martin being on top pounding him and him maybe fearing for his life?

So you're saying it's entertainment that can't be taken seriously, unless he loses quickly which bolsters his argument in a past criminal case.

Got it.

Not quite sure where you're getting the first part, but the worst thing he could do is win the match. I believe George's motive behind this is strictly for PR. I'm guessing the match gets stopped in under a minute

and money. Mostly money.

Zimmerman has said he will donate any winnings to the charity.

 

[Clifford]

This guy killed a kid to make himself a celebrity and our legal system allowed it. Holy ####### hell what a complete and total failure our justice system is. ####### sad what this country has become.

You think his motivation for shooting Trayvon was so that he could become a celebrity? That might be an unintended consequence after-the-fact, but I highly doubt he was thinking that if he could shoot a young black man he would become famous.

His motivation for being "neighborhood watch" was all part of his delusional fantasy to be some sort of crime fighter. So while he probably wasn't thinking "If I kill this kid I'll be on TV," his delusions of grandeur were quite obvious and the role they played in Trayvon's death were equally obvious. What is truly tragic about this is that it was quite obvious BEFORE the trial that Zimmerman had a few screws loose, yet the idiot jury took every word he said as gospel.

And now our country is rewarding him for killing someone and getting away with it, just like we did with OJ, Casey Anthony, and the many other murderers that we have let walk.

Sad that we can't rely on people to not watch. Ultimately DMX has to be the one to have some class and refuse to do this.

 

[pantherclub]

I know lots of people are saying "I hope Zimmerman gets his ### kicked!" But here's the thing. 1. It's a boxing match. A referee is going to stop it before any real ### kicking happens. B. If Zimmerman goes down in the first couple punches, even after all this training specifically for this match, he goes down after the first couple punches, doesn't it help his story about Martin being on top pounding him and him maybe fearing for his life?

So you're saying it's entertainment that can't be taken seriously, unless he loses quickly which bolsters his argument in a past criminal case.

Got it.

Not quite sure where you're getting the first part, but the worst thing he could do is win the match. I believe George's motive behind this is strictly for PR. I'm guessing the match gets stopped in under a minute

and money. Mostly money.

Zimmerman has said he will donate any winnings to the charity.

okey dokey

 

[Rayderr]

This guy killed a kid to make himself a celebrity and our legal system allowed it. Holy ####### hell what a complete and total failure our justice system is. ####### sad what this country has become.

You think his motivation for shooting Trayvon was so that he could become a celebrity? That might be an unintended consequence after-the-fact, but I highly doubt he was thinking that if he could shoot a young black man he would become famous.

His motivation for being "neighborhood watch" was all part of his delusional fantasy to be some sort of crime fighter. So while he probably wasn't thinking "If I kill this kid I'll be on TV," his delusions of grandeur were quite obvious and the role they played in Trayvon's death were equally obvious. What is truly tragic about this is that it was quite obvious BEFORE the trial that Zimmerman had a few screws loose, yet the idiot jury took every word he said as gospel.

And now our country is rewarding him for killing someone and getting away with it, just like we did with OJ, Casey Anthony, and the many other murderers that we have let walk.

Sad that we can't rely on people to not watch. Ultimately DMX has to be the one to have some class and refuse to do this.

Kinda hard for them to have done that since he never took the stand.

 

[NCCommish]

This guy killed a kid to make himself a celebrity and our legal system allowed it. Holy ####### hell what a complete and total failure our justice system is. ####### sad what this country has become.

You think his motivation for shooting Trayvon was so that he could become a celebrity? That might be an unintended consequence after-the-fact, but I highly doubt he was thinking that if he could shoot a young black man he would become famous.

His motivation for being "neighborhood watch" was all part of his delusional fantasy to be some sort of crime fighter. So while he probably wasn't thinking "If I kill this kid I'll be on TV," his delusions of grandeur were quite obvious and the role they played in Trayvon's death were equally obvious. What is truly tragic about this is that it was quite obvious BEFORE the trial that Zimmerman had a few screws loose, yet the idiot jury took every word he said as gospel.

And now our country is rewarding him for killing someone and getting away with it, just like we did with OJ, Casey Anthony, and the many other murderers that we have let walk.

Sad that we can't rely on people to not watch. Ultimately DMX has to be the one to have some class and refuse to do this.

DMX is the one who put his name in the running. He isn't going to refuse anything. He needs the press and he would like the cred if he wins.

 

[pantherclub]

This guy killed a kid to make himself a celebrity and our legal system allowed it. Holy ####### hell what a complete and total failure our justice system is. ####### sad what this country has become.

You think his motivation for shooting Trayvon was so that he could become a celebrity? That might be an unintended consequence after-the-fact, but I highly doubt he was thinking that if he could shoot a young black man he would become famous.

His motivation for being "neighborhood watch" was all part of his delusional fantasy to be some sort of crime fighter. So while he probably wasn't thinking "If I kill this kid I'll be on TV," his delusions of grandeur were quite obvious and the role they played in Trayvon's death were equally obvious. What is truly tragic about this is that it was quite obvious BEFORE the trial that Zimmerman had a few screws loose, yet the idiot jury took every word he said as gospel.

And now our country is rewarding him for killing someone and getting away with it, just like we did with OJ, Casey Anthony, and the many other murderers that we have let walk.

Sad that we can't rely on people to not watch. Ultimately DMX has to be the one to have some class and refuse to do this.

DMX is the one who put his name in the running. He isn't going to refuse anything. He needs the press and he would like the cred if he wins.

If?

 

[TobiasFunke]

This guy killed a kid to make himself a celebrity and our legal system allowed it. Holy ####### hell what a complete and total failure our justice system is. ####### sad what this country has become.

You think his motivation for shooting Trayvon was so that he could become a celebrity? That might be an unintended consequence after-the-fact, but I highly doubt he was thinking that if he could shoot a young black man he would become famous.

His motivation for being "neighborhood watch" was all part of his delusional fantasy to be some sort of crime fighter. So while he probably wasn't thinking "If I kill this kid I'll be on TV," his delusions of grandeur were quite obvious and the role they played in Trayvon's death were equally obvious. What is truly tragic about this is that it was quite obvious BEFORE the trial that Zimmerman had a few screws loose, yet the idiot jury took every word he said as gospel.

And now our country is rewarding him for killing someone and getting away with it, just like we did with OJ, Casey Anthony, and the many other murderers that we have let walk.

Sad that we can't rely on people to not watch. Ultimately DMX has to be the one to have some class and refuse to do this.

Kinda hard for them to have done that since he never took the stand.

Also there's a significant gap between "took every word as gospel" and "thought there was a reasonable doubt as to his guilt."

Still the guy's behavior is pretty appalling. Trayvon Martin would have been 19 years old today. With a normal person I'd assume the timing is a coincidence, but this guy appears to be such a piece of #### that you have to wonder.

 

[NCCommish]

This guy killed a kid to make himself a celebrity and our legal system allowed it. Holy ####### hell what a complete and total failure our justice system is. ####### sad what this country has become.

You think his motivation for shooting Trayvon was so that he could become a celebrity? That might be an unintended consequence after-the-fact, but I highly doubt he was thinking that if he could shoot a young black man he would become famous.

His motivation for being "neighborhood watch" was all part of his delusional fantasy to be some sort of crime fighter. So while he probably wasn't thinking "If I kill this kid I'll be on TV," his delusions of grandeur were quite obvious and the role they played in Trayvon's death were equally obvious. What is truly tragic about this is that it was quite obvious BEFORE the trial that Zimmerman had a few screws loose, yet the idiot jury took every word he said as gospel.

And now our country is rewarding him for killing someone and getting away with it, just like we did with OJ, Casey Anthony, and the many other murderers that we have let walk.

Sad that we can't rely on people to not watch. Ultimately DMX has to be the one to have some class and refuse to do this.

DMX is the one who put his name in the running. He isn't going to refuse anything. He needs the press and he would like the cred if he wins.

If?

Does DMX box? This is going to be a boxing match. DMX has to play by the rules or lose via disqualification. If you want to give George's racist cheerleaders something to crow about cheat during the bout.

 

[matttyl]

Tobias - Martin's birthday is today?! Wow, quite a coincidence there....

Anyway, lets assume this turns into a pay per view fight, you spending $20 to watch it? $50?

 

[LinusMarr]

For some perverse reason, I'm pulling for George to win this fight. It's already going to be a trainwreck, but if he destroys DMX in the ring, that would be the cherry on top. #### would get crazy.

Id like for him to wreck the dude myself...

 

[Cliff Clavin]

Celebrity boxing needs to stop. Guys throwing pillows with pillows wrapped around their hands? Come on...

Celebrity MMA needs to happen

 

[matttyl]

And now our country is rewarding him for killing someone and getting away with it, just like we did with OJ, Casey Anthony, and the many other murderers that we have let walk.

First off, I think Zimmerman should have done some time or paid some penalty for the previous event, that said....

Our country hasn't done anything yet. Apparently it was Zimmerman's idea, not "our country's". It could turn out to be a huge flop, and for all we know he'll get the #### kicked out of him, how much of a "reward" is that?

So, what would you want "our country" to do instead? Prevent him from choosing a legal way to pass the time? To take his freedom away after he was found not guilty of the crime?

 

[Da Guru]

I would rather see him box Tonya Harding.

 

[Rayderr]

I would rather see him box Tonya Harding.

Wouldn't Chris Brown be a more fitting opponent for Tonya?

 

[BustedKnuckles]

I would rather see him box Tonya Harding.

or Mike Tyson...not only would he get his ### kicked ,he may end up losing a nose or an ear

 

[seahawk 17]

I guarantee Zimmerman comes out wearing a hoodie.

 

[Rayderr]

i wish it was Mike Tyson he was fighting

For some perverse reason, I'm pulling for George to win this fight. It's already going to be a trainwreck, but if he destroys DMX in the ring, that would be the cherry on top. #### would get crazy.

I want Tonya Harding to charge the ring.

i wish he was fighting Mike Tyson...at least he would not only get beat up .he may lose a nose or an ear

I would rather see him box Tonya Harding.

or Mike Tyson...not only would he get his ### kicked ,he may end up losing a nose or an ear

So, would you want to see Mike Tyson fight Zimmerman?

 

[flapgreen]

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

For some perverse reason, I'm pulling for George to win this fight. It's already going to be a trainwreck, but if he destroys DMX in the ring, that would be the cherry on top. #### would get crazy.

My preferred scenario.

DMX and George meet in the center of the ring. DMX is not wearing his boxing gloves. DMX says "I revoke my consent to participate in this boxing match."

George says, "C'mon we have an agreement, let's get it on!" George then advances on DMX, performing an Ali Shuffle before DMX pulls out a gun and shoots George in self-defense.