In a highly anticipated boxing match, Johnny Manziel, the former NFL quarterback, faced off against Bob Menery, a social media personality, and secured a victory in the first round. Manziel, while not in peak athletic condition, demonstrated enough skill to take control early in the fight. The bout began with both fighters trading kicks, but it quickly transitioned to the ground, where Manziel's ground-and-pound tactics led to a referee stoppage with approximately one minute remaining in the round. Dana White, the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), had previously placed a $10,000 bet claiming that Menery would never step into the ring, making his loss particularly notable. Despite some pre-fight antics from Menery, including being removed from a hotel for drinking, he managed to put up a fight, although it was short-lived. After the match, both fighters indicated that they were not interested in future bouts, leaving fans to wonder about the potential for more celebrity boxing matches in the future.