Last Updated on 4 hours ago by Vijay Kumar
Former NBA basketball player Michael Beasley defeated Delonte West by first-round knockout at Brand Risk 16 in Miami, Florida, on October 16, 2026. The boxing match attracted attention because it brought two former professional basketball players into the ring against each other.
According to reports from MMA Fighting and Forbes, the contest ended approximately 38 seconds into the first round after West went down and failed to beat the referee’s count. Beasley was subsequently declared the winner.
Michael Beasley was selected second overall by the Miami Heat in the 2008 NBA Draft. During his NBA career, he played for several teams, including the Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers.
Known for his scoring ability, Beasley also played professional basketball internationally. In 2026, he ventured into combat sports, competing in celebrity fighting events.
Before facing West, Beasley fought former NBA player Lance Stephenson at Brand Risk 14 in May 2026. Stephenson won that contest by submission.
Delonte West was selected 24th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2004 NBA Draft. He subsequently played for the Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks.
West was known for his defensive abilities and versatility as a guard. His NBA career included playing alongside LeBron James with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The fight against Beasley marked another appearance by West in a combat-sports event, bringing renewed attention to both former NBA players.
Beasley’s knockout victory at Brand Risk 16 added another chapter to his post-basketball career, while the unusual matchup generated interest among basketball fans and followers of celebrity boxing.
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