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Baitball Blogger

(46,753 posts)
Tue Feb 4, 2014, 03:14 PM Feb 2014

George Zimmerman wants to fight Kanye West in boxing match

(I think it's sick that he's intentionally going for some kind of racial matchup; and that he's trying to pick his own opponent.)

Thousands have expressed interest in fighting George Zimmerman in a celebrity boxing match, but Zimmerman recently announced who he would like to fight: Kanye West.

Promoters for the boxing match, scheduled to take place March 1, told TMZ that Zimmerman thinks Kanye attacks "defenseless people," citing run-ins with paparazzi and most recently an 18-year-old man at a chiropractor's office.

Kanye hasn't made any sort of comment about the boxing match.

Late last month, CNN was told more than 8,000 people had inquired about fighting Zimmerman in the boxing match, but no official opponent has been chosen.



http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/blogs/gone-viral/os-george-zimmerman-kanye-west-20140204,0,6853538.post

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George Zimmerman wants to fight Kanye West in boxing match (Original Post) Baitball Blogger Feb 2014 OP
Doesn't one of George Foreman's daughters box? Kelvin Mace Feb 2014 #1
As does Muhammed Ali's daughter. nt tblue37 Feb 2014 #7
First I've heard of this Capt. Obvious Feb 2014 #2
--Zimmerman thinks Kanye attacks "defenseless people,"-- ZombieHorde Feb 2014 #3
LOL! Bingo. Baitball Blogger Feb 2014 #30
Will he get to bring a gun to the fight? LeftinOH Feb 2014 #4
The guy who shot an unarmed teenager, complaining that West attacks "defenseless people?" arcane1 Feb 2014 #5
He's too stupid to see the irony jsr Feb 2014 #6
I would rather see that other guy HappyMe Feb 2014 #8
Douchebag-O-Rama. Bennyboy Feb 2014 #9
It won't happen JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #10
Hell, Kim could probably take that doughy boy, (if the attention/adulation level were sufficient) hlthe2b Feb 2014 #13
That's right, Zimmerman, you dumb shit Spirochete Feb 2014 #11
I'm putting a Benjamin on Kanye Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #12
Aren't they in different weight divisions?....just sayin' nt clarice Feb 2014 #14
Isn't this the guy who doesn't know how to defend himself in a fist fight? Lucinda Feb 2014 #15
That "defenseless" people comment is fucked up. SummerSnow Feb 2014 #16
The opponent I would like to see him fight Mr.Bill Feb 2014 #17
Ding ding ding! HappyMe Feb 2014 #21
My god... fate might actually maneuver me into a position to cheer for Kanye West. Marr Feb 2014 #18
He thought Martin was a "thug" Bad Thoughts Feb 2014 #19
Like I mentioned in other places, I'd be in Kanye's corner for this one. Xyzse Feb 2014 #20
That 'defenseless' 18 year old kid called Kanye's girlfriend a 'n-lover' LynneSin Feb 2014 #22
Fine. Let the murderer dickhead get his ass kicked. BoneDancer Feb 2014 #23
The same could be said of Zimmermann notadmblnd Feb 2014 #24
Fuck him. H2O Man Feb 2014 #25
Defenseless like that kid with the skittles he shot? bravenak Feb 2014 #26
He suddenly sees himself as a fighter gollygee Feb 2014 #27
Our forefathers had the right idea with dueling. TheMathieu Feb 2014 #28
No one will fight him because any fight will bring him money. That is why DMX pulled out. stevenleser Feb 2014 #29
 

Kelvin Mace

(17,469 posts)
1. Doesn't one of George Foreman's daughters box?
Tue Feb 4, 2014, 03:15 PM
Feb 2014

I think any half-way competent boxer would kick his ass to the canvass.

ZombieHorde

(29,047 posts)
3. --Zimmerman thinks Kanye attacks "defenseless people,"--
Tue Feb 4, 2014, 03:17 PM
Feb 2014

What the fuck?! Zimmerman shot an unarmed guy he was following. I really hope this quote is taken way out of context.

HappyMe

(20,277 posts)
8. I would rather see that other guy
Tue Feb 4, 2014, 03:22 PM
Feb 2014

The Game or even DMX instead of Kanye. Somebody that is guaranteed to kick Zippy's ass but good.

 

Bennyboy

(10,440 posts)
9. Douchebag-O-Rama.
Tue Feb 4, 2014, 03:23 PM
Feb 2014

I prefer that they both appear in one them squirt the clown in the mouth with water till their heads explode kind of games so we can all participate in.. but what the hell. I think Kanye is just douchy enough to take the challenge.

Spirochete

(5,264 posts)
11. That's right, Zimmerman, you dumb shit
Tue Feb 4, 2014, 03:27 PM
Feb 2014

Put yourself back in the spotlight in a boxing ring in front of 30,000 people who hate you - an unknown number of whom might be carrying guns of their own. Fucking idiot.

Lucinda

(31,170 posts)
15. Isn't this the guy who doesn't know how to defend himself in a fist fight?
Tue Feb 4, 2014, 03:35 PM
Feb 2014

Or did I pick that up from a different defense trial.....

SummerSnow

(12,608 posts)
16. That "defenseless" people comment is fucked up.
Tue Feb 4, 2014, 03:36 PM
Feb 2014

I want to go in the ring with him and kick his ass wearing a Trayvon Martin shirt.

Bad Thoughts

(2,529 posts)
19. He thought Martin was a "thug"
Tue Feb 4, 2014, 03:38 PM
Feb 2014

Now he wants to fight the king "thug." It's anotherb ploy to be a conservative hero.

Xyzse

(8,217 posts)
20. Like I mentioned in other places, I'd be in Kanye's corner for this one.
Tue Feb 4, 2014, 03:38 PM
Feb 2014

He was right for defending his lady who was subjected to a slur. Punk had it coming.

However, objectively in regards to a fight... I don't think Kanye has the upper hand.

See G. Zim has trained in an MMA gym for a while. Even if his trainer says he was soft, doesn't mean crap, and I don't believe him.

I have no idea what Kanye has in regards to training.

Still, give them 4 months each of training. I'd probably go with Kanye who would have access to better trainers and nutrition. Especially if it is boxing rather than MMA.

LynneSin

(95,337 posts)
22. That 'defenseless' 18 year old kid called Kanye's girlfriend a 'n-lover'
Tue Feb 4, 2014, 03:44 PM
Feb 2014

SO in a nutshell Zimmerman is defending a 'defenseless' racist.

gollygee

(22,336 posts)
27. He suddenly sees himself as a fighter
Tue Feb 4, 2014, 05:38 PM
Feb 2014

after successfully getting away with murder by claiming he couldn't fight off and escape a teenage kid.

This all just makes me very sad.

 

TheMathieu

(456 posts)
28. Our forefathers had the right idea with dueling.
Tue Feb 4, 2014, 05:39 PM
Feb 2014

It was a beautiful tax on hotheads and we should look into bringing it back.

 

stevenleser

(32,886 posts)
29. No one will fight him because any fight will bring him money. That is why DMX pulled out.
Tue Feb 4, 2014, 05:47 PM
Feb 2014

Zim is desperate for money, good. Let him starve.

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