On Saturday, August 15, the Zeus Network hosted the Zeus Celebrity Showdown
at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The event featured a headline boxing match between Tesehki and Big Lex, alongside an exhibition bout between Ray J and Orlando Brown, as part of an undercard for the Claressa Shields and Kaye Scott title fight.
Big Lex Defeats Tesehki in Baddies Pound for Pound Showdown
The main celebrity attraction saw Big Lex emerge victorious over Tesehki via unanimous decision. Judges scored the contest 29-28 on two cards and 30-27 on the third. The win earned Big Lex the title of Baddies champion,
marking a definitive end to the three-round Baddies Pound for Pound Showdown.
According to reporting from the event, the two competitors engaged in hard-hitting exchanges that observers noted appeared more serious than other celebrity bouts on the card. The contest drew significant attention as the official celebrity headliner for the evening.
Ray J and Orlando Brown Exhibition Results
In the highly anticipated three-round exhibition, Ray J secured a victory over Orlando Brown. The bout followed weeks of viral confrontations, including a notable incident at an Atlanta press conference where Brown slapped Ray J with a stack of cash.
The rivalry had been characterized by personal barbs, with Brown frequently referring to Ray J as Brandy’s brother
to provoke him. Ray J, who had previously been knocked out during a match against Supa Hot Fire in May, entered the ring aiming for a successful return. During the fight, the referee intervened in the second round after Ray J grappled Brown to the ground in an exchange described by observers as comical.
“That’s not cool, bro. You’re lucky I let that slide, bro.”
Ray J, entertainer, addressing Orlando Brown at the press conference
State Farm Arena Undercard and Professional Main Event
The event at State Farm Arena served as a platform for both celebrity and professional boxing. Before the celebrity bouts, security guards Xavier and Noah faced off, with Xavier securing a knockout victory inside two rounds. Additional professional matches included a win for Atif Oberlton over Roamer Alexis Angulo and a six-round stoppage victory for Da’Velle Smith against Hakim Lopez.
The evening was anchored by the professional main event, which featured Claressa Shields challenging Kaye Scott for the WBA and WBC women’s middleweight titles. This bout marked the first time a women’s boxing match served as the headliner at State Farm Arena.
Event Context and Participant Background
The buildup to the Ray J and Orlando Brown match was marked by intense promotional activity. Brown had previously accused Ray J of fame-seeking and made various allegations regarding their past interactions. Ray J acknowledged in the lead-up to the event that he needed to approach this fight with increased humility following his previous knockout loss.
Despite the theatrics surrounding the celebrity participants, the presence of figures such as Terence Crawford and Floyd Mayweather ringside highlighted the event’s crossover appeal within the boxing community.
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