Brown asserted that an individual attempted to take his jewelry prior to him being assaulted by several attackers.
Ex-NFL player Antonio Brown was engaged in a fight at a boxing match in Miami where he seemed to be the focus of a robbery effort.
Multiple witnesses captured footage of the event where an individual supposedly attempted to snatch jewelry from Brown’s neck, subsequently joining a crowd to assault him.
“I was assaulted by several people who attempted to take my jewelry and inflict physical injury on me,” Brown shared on social media.
Although Brown is observed being handcuffed by local authorities, he claims he was merely being held to give his version of events and was subsequently released, not taken into custody.
Concerning the boxing match that took place yesterday evening. I was attacked by several people who attempted to take my jewelry and inflict bodily injury on me. In contrast to certain videos being shared, the police held me briefly until they heard my account of the situation and then let me go.
— AB (@AB84) 17 de mayo de 2025
“I RETURNED HOME THAT EVENING AND WAS NOT DETAINED,” Brown stated. “I will consult my legal counsel and attorneys about filing charges against the individuals who attacked me.”
Certain witnesses claim that Brown drew a handgun following the assault, and noticeable gunshots can be heard during the chaos of the incident. In video clips, Brown is seen kicking a man, later recognized as a security guard attempting to shield him.
Following interrogation by law enforcement, Brown went back to the gathering that was being advertised by streaming star Adin Ross and his Brand Risk Promotions. Brown appeared on Ross’ live stream after the incident and was prompted to share “story time,” but he turned away from the camera.
Brown later remarked during the stream that “nothing occurred” and that he “blacked out,” jokingly referring to the CTE he sustained from his football career.
A seven-time Pro Bowler and four-time first-team All-Pro, Brown has not participated in the NFL since 2021. However, the 12-year NFL veteran has remained in the spotlight because of numerous off-field controversies, with this being the most recent.