George Zimmerman apparently does not want to stay out of the spotlight, after agreeing to enter a celebrity boxing match last week. He confirmed the rumor on his Twitter account last month, tweeting “Here we go J” and linking to a report from RadarOnline. In the report, he confirms that boxing was a hobby he had prior to “the incident.”
In July, the verdict in the George Zimmerman case was announced after three weeks of testimony. The jury of six women found the 29-year-old not guilty of killing the 17-year-old unarmed black teenager in February 2012. His acquittal sparked reactions from around the world, including civil rights organization NAACP, which said that they are “deeply troubled by the jury’s verdict.” Protests were held around the country after the decision was announced, including in major cities such as New York and Los Angeles.
“Prior to the incident I was actually going to the gym for weight loss and doing boxing-type training for weight loss and a mutual friend put me in contact with Damon [promoter] and provided me with an opportunity and motivation to get back in shape and continue with my weight loss goals and also be able to help a charity out,” Zimmerman told the celebrity gossip site.
And it turns out Zimmerman already has a component in mind. TMZ reports he wants to fight rapper Kanye West, ironically because he has a history of attacking "defenseless people."
Sources claim Zimmerman has issues with West, not only because of his run-ins with paparazzi, but also because of his recent incident in which he punched an 18-year-old who allegedly called him a “n----- lover.” Promoters state they are willing to move the fight to Los Angeles if West agrees.
George Zimmerman To Fight Kanye West In Celebrity Boxing Match? Zimmerman Mad West Attacks 'Defenseless People'
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