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New York Post
2 days ago
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- New York Post
Former NBA Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams wins heavyweight boxing debut
Michael Carter-Williams is off to a great start in his second sporting career. The 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year took down Sam Khatib in his amateur boxing debut on Thursday via unanimous decision in a three-round heavyweight contest at the Broad Street Brawl in New York. The fight was part of a fundraiser for Bigvision Community, a non-profit organization that helps young adults recover from substance abuse. Advertisement During an appearance on 'The Ariel Helwani Show,' Carter-Williams, 33, said boxing was a way to get back into competitive sport. 'I think it's just to scratch that itch,' Carter-Williams said. 'I've been competing my whole life, and that's something I want to do. I want to continue to compete. I respect the sport. I'm a big fan. I watch a lot. I've got a lot of friends that fight.' Advertisement Carter-Williams last played in the NBA during the 2022-23 season for the Magic, appearing in four games. After being drafted No. 11 overall in the 2013 NBA Draft by the 76ers, Carter-Williams played nine seasons in the league for six different teams. Michael Carter-Williams during a game with the Magic in 2023. Getty Images The Syracuse product had an excellent rookie season in 13-14, but his career quickly went downhill from there, playing his last game in the league at just 31 years old. Advertisement After basketball, Carter-Williams said he's taking his boxing career day by day for now. 'I don't know where it's going to take me or where it's going to lead me,' Carter-Williams said on the podcast with Helwani. 'I know that there's an avenue for people, who played professional sports, who enter the boxing ring. There's a lane there. I don't know, I'm kind of taking it one step at a time. 'It's one of those things I definitely want to keep getting better at.'
Economic Times
3 days ago
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- Economic Times
Former NBA star Michael Carter-Williams wins boxing debut, begins new chapter after basketball retirement
Michael Carter-Williams, former NBA Rookie of the Year, raises his gloves in victory after winning his amateur boxing debut at the Broad Street Brawl in New York Michael Carter-Williams, the 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year, has successfully transitioned from the basketball court to the boxing ring. The 33-year-old made his amateur boxing debut at the Broad Street Brawl in New York City on May 29, securing a unanimous decision victory over 36-year-old Sam Khatib in a three-round heavyweight event was more than just a sporting contest; it served a noble cause. Proceeds from the match benefited Bigvision Community, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting young adults recovering from substance journey to the ring is rooted in a lifelong passion for competition. In a recent interview on "The Ariel Helwani Show," he expressed his motivation: "I've been competing my whole life, and that's something I want to do. I want to continue to compete. I respect the sport (of boxing). I'm a big fan. I watch a lot. I've got a lot of friends who fight". His NBA career, which began with a standout rookie season averaging 16.7 points, 6.3 assists, and 6.2 rebounds per game, was marred by injuries that limited his playing time in subsequent years. After stints with several teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Orlando Magic, he retired from professional basketball in October 2024. Despite the challenges, Carter-Williams has found a new avenue to channel his competitive spirit. He has been training diligently, and his performance in the ring suggests a promising future in boxing. Promoter Ronson Frank of Uprising Promotions noted, "He is very prideful, athletic, and I think he can do well as an amateur fighter." Carter-Williams remains grounded and focused. "I don't know where it's going to take me or where it's going to lead me," he said. "I know that there's an avenue for people who played professional sports, who enter the boxing ring. There's a lane there. I don't know, I'm kind of taking it one step at a time. It's one of those things I definitely want to keep getting better at".
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Former NBA star Michael Carter-Williams wins boxing debut, begins new chapter after basketball retirement
Michael Carter-Williams , the 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year , has successfully transitioned from the basketball court to the boxing ring. The 33-year-old made his amateur boxing debut at the Broad Street Brawl in New York City on May 29, securing a unanimous decision victory over 36-year-old Sam Khatib in a three-round heavyweight bout. The event was more than just a sporting contest; it served a noble cause. Proceeds from the match benefited Bigvision Community, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting young adults recovering from substance abuse. Carter-Williams' journey to the ring is rooted in a lifelong passion for competition. In a recent interview on "The Ariel Helwani Show," he expressed his motivation: "I've been competing my whole life, and that's something I want to do. I want to continue to compete. I respect the sport (of boxing). I'm a big fan. I watch a lot. I've got a lot of friends who fight". His NBA career, which began with a standout rookie season averaging 16.7 points, 6.3 assists, and 6.2 rebounds per game, was marred by injuries that limited his playing time in subsequent years. After stints with several teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Orlando Magic, he retired from professional basketball in October 2024. Despite the challenges, Carter-Williams has found a new avenue to channel his competitive spirit. He has been training diligently, and his performance in the ring suggests a promising future in boxing. Promoter Ronson Frank of Uprising Promotions noted, "He is very prideful, athletic, and I think he can do well as an amateur fighter." Live Events Carter-Williams remains grounded and focused. "I don't know where it's going to take me or where it's going to lead me," he said. "I know that there's an avenue for people who played professional sports, who enter the boxing ring. There's a lane there. I don't know, I'm kind of taking it one step at a time. It's one of those things I definitely want to keep getting better at".
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Former NBA Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams wins heavyweight boxing debut
Former NBA Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams wins heavyweight boxing debut Show Caption Hide Caption Should Anthony Edward be the face of the NBA? Shaq weighs in Shaq gives his opinion on whether or not Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards should be the next face of the NBA, or if someone is more qualified. Sports Seriously (This story originally appeared on USA TODAY.) Michael Carter-Williams, the 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year, came out swinging in his boxing debut. Carter-Williams, 33, defeated Sam Khatib via unanimous decision in a three-round heavyweight contest at the Broad Street Brawl in New York on Thursday, which marked the first amateur boxing match of his career. In a recent interview on "The Ariel Helwani Show," Carter-Williams said stepping in the boxing ring helps him "scratch that itch" for competition since retiring from professional basketball in October 2024. He last played for the Orlando Magic in the 2022-23 NBA season, when he averaged 4.3 points in only four appearances. "I've been competing my whole life, and that's something I want to do. I want to continue to compete," Carter-Williams said. "I respect the sport (of boxing). I'm a big fan. I watch a lot. I've got a lot of friends that fight." Carter-Williams was drafted out of Syracuse by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 11th overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. He was named the 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year after averaging 16.7 points, 6.3 assists and 6.2 rebounds in 70 games (all starts) with the 76ers. He went on to play nine years in the NBA for six different teams, including the 76ers (2013–2015), Milwaukee Bucks (2015–2016), Chicago Bulls (2016–2017), Charlotte Hornets (2017–2018), Houston Rockets (2018–2019) and the Magic (2019–2023). The 6-foot-5 athlete said he's taking his new boxing career "one step at a time." "I don't know where it's going to take me or where it's going to lead me," Carter-Williams said on May 12 ahead of his Thursday debut. "I know that there's an avenue for people who played professional sports, who enter the boxing ring. There's a lane there. I don't know, I'm kind of taking it one step at a time. It's one of those things I definitely want to keep getting better at." The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Michael Carter-Williams, 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year, wins heavyweight boxing debut
Michael Carter-Williams, 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year, wins heavyweight boxing debut Show Caption Hide Caption Should Anthony Edward be the face of the NBA? Shaq weighs in Shaq gives his opinion on whether or not Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards should be the next face of the NBA, or if someone is more qualified. Sports Seriously Michael Carter-Williams, the 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year, came out swinging in his boxing debut. Carter-Williams, 33, defeated Sam Khatib via unanimous decision in a three-round heavyweight contest at the Broad Street Brawl in New York on Thursday, which marked the first amateur boxing match of his career. In a recent interview on "The Ariel Helwani Show," Carter-Williams said stepping in the boxing ring helps him "scratch that itch" for competition since retiring from professional basketball in October 2024. He last played for the Orlando Magic in the 2022-23 NBA season, when he averaged 4.3 points in only four appearances. "I've been competing my whole life, and that's something I want to do. I want to continue to compete," Carter-Williams said. "I respect the sport (of boxing). I'm a big fan. I watch a lot. I've got a lot of friends that fight." Carter-Williams was drafted out of Syracuse by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 11th overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. He was named the 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year after averaging 16.7 points, 6.3 assists and 6.2 rebounds in 70 games (all starts) with the 76ers. He went on to play nine years in the NBA for six different teams, including the 76ers (2013–2015), Milwaukee Bucks (2015–2016), Chicago Bulls (2016–2017), Charlotte Hornets (2017–2018), Houston Rockets (2018–2019) and the Magic (2019–2023). The 6-foot-5 athlete said he's taking his new boxing career "one step at a time." "I don't know where it's going to take me or where it's going to lead me," Carter-Williams said on May 12 ahead of his Thursday debut. "I know that there's an avenue for people who played professional sports, who enter the boxing ring. There's a lane there. I don't know, I'm kind of taking it one step at a time. It's one of those things I definitely want to keep getting better at." The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
