Former NBA player Michael Beasley stopped Delonte West via first-round TKO in a heavyweight boxing match at Brand Risk 16 in Miami. Beasley used his reach advantage to stay out of range while West charged forward with wild haymakers and appeared to punch himself out. West went down after a few short shots and failed to beat the 10-count, prompting the referee to end the bout.
Former NBA forward Michael Beasley stopped fellow ex-pro Delonte West in the first round of their heavyweight boxing match at Brand Risk 16 in Miami, ending the bout by TKO when West could not beat the referee's 10-count.
Beasley won the exchange with distance. Using his reach advantage, he stayed out of range while West charged forward throwing wild haymakers. The pressure came at a cost: West appeared to punch himself out as the round went on, leaving him vulnerable once his output dropped.
A few short shots from Beasley were enough to put West down. West failed to get back to his feet before the count reached ten, and the referee waved the fight off.
The result was decisive on tactics as much as power. Beasley kept his composure and let his opponent burn energy, then capitalized the moment West slowed. West's all-out approach gave him little in reserve, and he was unable to recover once he hit the canvas.
Brand Risk 16 took place in Miami and featured the heavyweight matchup between the two former basketball players as part of its boxing card. Neither man brought a professional combat sports résumé to the ring, and the bout played out as a straightforward test of range, patience, and stamina.
Why it matters
- Beasley's reach and ring discipline proved the difference, turning West's aggression against him.
- The first-round finish shows how quickly an all-offense approach can collapse without a gas tank to match.
- For Beasley, the TKO is a clean, early win in a heavyweight exhibition-style spotlight bout.
