Chaos erupted at a Miami kickboxing event as former NFL star Antonio Brown found himself at the center of a violent confrontation.
According to the US Sun, the incident unfolded at influencer Adin Ross's kickboxing night at the Brand Risk Warehouse in Miami, where Brown, a 36-year-old ex-wide receiver, was temporarily detained by police after a brawl involving multiple individuals, with reports of gunshots and claims of attempted theft of his jewelry.
Antonio Brown, once a prominent figure in the NFL with teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, attended the event hosted by popular streamer Adin Ross.
During the night, Brown got into a physical altercation with a group of men. He later claimed that these individuals targeted him in an attempt to steal his jewelry and cause him harm.
Video footage circulating on social media captured the intensity of the fight, showing Brown grappling with several people before others pulled him to the ground. A man, later identified as a security guard, intervened during the scuffle.
In a separate clip, the camera shows Brown emerging from behind a vehicle, holding what appears to be a firearm, and running outside as sounds resembling gunshots ring out
The alarming noises caused bystanders who were filming the incident to scatter in fear for their safety. Police escorted Brown out of the building shortly after, with his arms positioned behind his back.
Despite the dramatic scene, Brown insisted that authorities did not arrest him, and, according to a source speaking to TMZ, he returned to the venue within 20 minutes.
In a statement addressing the incident, Brown provided his perspective on the chaotic events.
Regarding the boxing event that happened last night. I was jumped by multiple individuals who tried to steal my jewelry and cause physical harm to me. I will be talking to my legal counsel and attorneys about pressing charges against the individuals who jumped me. I will keep you all posted step-by-step on the process. Thank you for the support and love. - Antonio Brown
Following the altercation, a shirtless Brown appeared on Adin Ross's livestream, revealing he had little recollection of the events, attributing his memory lapse to a condition known as CTE, or Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, often linked to repetitive head trauma in football players.
Brown’s mention of CTE, a brain condition prevalent among athletes in contact sports, added a layer of concern to the already troubling incident.
While Brown discussed the attack and his health, he made no reference to the alleged sounds of gunfire heard during the brawl. The U.S. Sun has contacted the Miami-Dade Police Department and Brown’s representatives for further details on the matter.
Antonio Brown played over a decade in the NFL and is best remembered for his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2010 to 2018. He also spent time with the Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he won a Super Bowl in 2021. This recent incident in Miami adds another chapter to the athlete’s controversies, as off-field issues have increasingly overshadowed his career in recent years.
Reflecting on the night, the altercation at the Brand Risk Warehouse stands out as a stark reminder of the unpredictability surrounding public events, with Brown at the heart of a violent clash, temporary police detention, and lingering questions about safety and personal well-being.
