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Adin Ross event boxer fined $30K for pre-fight punch

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 6:00 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Adin Ross event boxer fined $30K for pre-fight punch

Summary

During a pre-fight press conference for the Brand Risk 15 boxing event hosted by Adin Ross in Miami, Florida, a physical altercation broke out. Julian Newman threw a punch at his opponent, Thiirty, after trash talking, resulting in a $30,000 fine. Ross had previously warned fighters that any pre-fight strike would incur a penalty. Fans are anticipated to gather for the fight slated for Saturday.

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•Julian Newman punched opponent Thiirty during a press conference.
•Newman faces a $30,000 fine for the action.
•The event is scheduled for Saturday in Miami, Florida.
•Adin Ross is the host of the Brand Risk 15 event.
•Both fighters have no significant combat experience.

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6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Video! Influencer Sucker Punches Opponent, Immediately Fined $30K | Brand Risk 15

What they're saying

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Tempers flared this week during a pre-fight press conference for Adin Ross’ Brand Risk 15 event and it ended up costing one social media boxer a whopping $30,000. On Saturday, Ross will return to host the next boxing event from inside his Brand Risk Warehouse in Miami, Florida. These influencer-led cards aren’t for everyone, but […]
— Yahoo Sports

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