On Saturday night, Stephenson faced Michael Beasley in the co-main event of Brand Risk 14, the influencer boxing promotion founded by Adin Ross, News.Az reports, citing Yahoo Sports.
The former NBA players share a long history of competing against each other on the basketball court, but their meeting in the ring ended quickly, lasting only 90 seconds before Stephenson overwhelmed Beasley.
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Beasley appeared to have some boxing training and opened the fight using a long jab. However, Stephenson quickly closed the distance, ducked inside, secured a body lock, and slammed Beasley to the canvas.
Once on the ground, Beasley attempted a guillotine choke but failed to finish it.
Lance Stephenson just made michael Beasley tap in the 1st round of their mma fight 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/A0UvmNFjzo
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Stephenson escaped the hold, and Beasley exposed his back in the process, allowing Stephenson to secure a rear-naked choke. Beasley tapped out shortly afterward, looking inexperienced in grappling exchanges.
Following the bout, Beasley said he would be open to a rematch with Stephenson under boxing rules, while also admitting, “Practicing getting choked and getting choked ain’t the same!”
