Antonio Brown Detained After Alleged Shooting at Miami Boxing Event
Former NFL star Antonio Brown was reportedly detained following a chaotic altercation outside Adin Ross’s “Brand Risk” influencer boxing event in Miami on May 16, 2025. Unverified social media videos show Brown involved in a physical brawl, with claims that he fired gunshots in self-defense after a group allegedly tried to steal his chain . Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with one livestreamer screaming, “Oh my god! He has a gun!” as a gunshot was heard.
Police escorted Brown from the venue, though authorities have not confirmed an official arrest. Adin Ross, who hosted the event, defended Brown during a livestream, stating, “You can’t take down AB,” while criticizing the altercation . Social media reactions ranged from praise for Brown’s “grit” to concerns about safety protocols at the event .
This incident adds to Brown’s history of off-field controversies, which include past legal issues and abrupt exits from NFL teams . No injuries have been reported, but the Miami Police Department is investigating.