Former NBA forward Michael Beasley defeated fellow ex-pro Delonte West by first-round TKO at Brand Risk 16 in Miami on Friday night, October 16, 2026.
The heavyweight boxing match, promoted by streamer Adin Ross, ended when West could not beat the referee’s 10-count after going down.
How the fight unfolded
Beasley used his reach advantage to keep distance while West charged in with wild punches. West appeared to tire quickly after throwing heavy haymakers that left him off balance.
Beasley stayed composed, avoided most of the incoming shots and then landed a few short accurate punches that sent West to the canvas.
West failed to rise before the count reached ten and the referee waved off the fight. Reports put the stoppage at approximately the 1:58 mark of the opening round.
Fighters’ backgrounds
This was Beasley’s second combat sports appearance. He previously lost an influencer mixed martial arts bout at Brand Risk 14 earlier in 2026. West made his boxing debut in the matchup.
Beasley, 37, played 11 NBA seasons from 2008 to 2019 and suited up for seven different teams. His most notable stretch came with the Miami Heat.
West, 43, spent eight seasons in the league from 2004 to 2012. The former point guard played for the Boston Celtics, Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks.
Tactical edge and event context
The quick finish highlighted Beasley’s tactical approach against West’s aggressive but energy-draining style. Beasley controlled the distance and let his opponent burn himself out before capitalizing.
The bout was one of the higher-profile attractions on the Brand Risk 16 card, which mixed influencers, entertainers and former professional athletes in both boxing and mixed martial arts contests held at the Brand Risk Warehouse in Miami.
