Nick Young Gets Meme Treatment Following Boxing Match With Malcolm Minikon

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Viewers had a lot to say after Swaggy P went flying through the ropes.

Like any other boxer headed to the ring, Nick Young was confident prior to his bout this past weekend. The former Los Angeles Lakers star was all set to face off with Blueface in another celebrity boxing match, but at the last minute, the rapper had to back out. TMZ Sports reported that Blueface "received a letter from the California State Athletic Commission on Tuesday informing him his application for a pro boxing license in the state would not be granted until he appeared before the organization in October."

The details regarding what would be discussed in that conversation are unclear, but it was enough to pull Blueface from the ticket.

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"He's been gettin' knocked out by his girl every day, so I think that kinda stirred him away from me," said Young with a smile ahead of the fight. "Scared, probably, but you know, the fight ain't over. We workin' on new things. I'm ready to fight whoever they put in front of me."

Young's new opponent was TikTok star Malcolm Minikon and it didn't take long for the event to become a trending topic. Viewers had a lot to say about Young's moves in the ring, especially after the fight was stopped once the former NBA star went through the ropes and reportedly hit his head. Swaggy P is no stranger to receiving the meme treatment, and this one has helped fans come up with a few new ones.

Check out the highlights and a few reactions below.









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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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