Antonio Brown allegedly fired a gun during Adin Ross's boxing event in Miami
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Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown was arrested on Friday night (May 16) after a chaotic altercation at influencer Adin Ross 's 'Brand Risk' boxing event in Miami.Brown was involved in a physical fight outside the venue, during which he allegedly fired a gun into the air, according to multiple social media reports and videos on X and Instagram.The incident reportedly began when several individuals attempted to snatch Brown's chain. Witnesses claim that Brown responded by engaging in a physical altercation and subsequently firing a gun into the air, possibly in self-defense. Footage circulating online shows Brown being escorted away by police officers. Brown later appeared on a live stream hosted by Adin Ross. In the stream, Ross and others cheered for Brown as he entered the room. Ross stated, 'You can't take him down,' and added that 'right calls were made.'The event, which was the seventh iteration of Ross's influencer boxing series, was marred by the incident. Ross expressed his frustration during a subsequent live stream, questioning why Brown was detained and stating, 'That's not even cool, bro! Why the f**k are you all putting your hands on AB, bro?! I'mma press charges.'As of now, authorities have not issued an official statement regarding the incident. The authenticity of the videos and claims circulating on social media has not been independently verified. This incident adds to Brown's history of off-field controversies. The 36-year-old has previously faced multiple allegations and legal issues since he departed from the NFL.The situation remains under investigation, and further details are awaited from the authorities.
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