There has been opposition to George Zimmerman’s “celebrity” boxing match ever since it was announced. Boxing promoter Damon Feldman announced that Zimmerman would be fighting rapper DMX. It was later revealed that the announcement was premature and DMX hadn’t officially agreed to anything nor had he signed any paperwork.
Nonetheless the opposition continued as people damned Feldman for growing Zimmerman as a “celebrity” and putting money in the pocket of the man who killed unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin. Although some people would love to see Zimmerman hurt as “revenge” this was seen as a big opportunity in his favor.
People continued to fight against it, signing petitions and basically living in Feldman’s Twitter mentions. Well it’s all worked out as Feldman announced via his Twitter account that the fight is cancelled.
The George Zimmerman fight is canceled I’m sorry for anyone I hurt with this but this was a very big opportunity thank you
— Damon Feldman (@hollywoodbox11) February 8, 2014
I want to thank everyone for the good n bad comments I’ve made the choice to cancel the fight w George Zimmermann more to life then money
— Damon Feldman (@hollywoodbox11) February 8, 2014
It was my decision to cancel the george zimmerman fight it was worth a lot of money to me but people’s feelings meant more to me
— Damon Feldman (@hollywoodbox11) February 8, 2014
I walked away from av million dollar payday with this fight but to be honest I’d rather be happy and make people happy thank you
— Damon Feldman (@hollywoodbox11) February 8, 2014
I want to thank @alkidavid for coming on board but this was the wrong person to put in the ring and define celebrity boxing thank you
— Damon Feldman (@hollywoodbox11) February 8, 2014
If you go to Feldman’s page he also mentions looking at his kids and thinking of the pain people must be in. He also says there’s more to life than making money.
DMX’s publicist also released this statement in regard to the canceled fight.
“Damon Feldman has announced that the George Zimmerman fight is cancelled via his Twitter. As previously stated, DMX never agreed to the fight and we thank you for all of the support from DMX’s fans. This situation will not affect any of DMX’s upcoming concerts in America or around the world.” ~Domenick Nati (Nati Celebrity Services)
Thank you for canceling the fight.
– Shaina Auxilly (@Shay_Marie)
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I am happy that u made that decision, because killing a teenager doesn’t make him celebrity!!! Thanks 4 making that discussion.
Considering the fight to begin with, under the title, “Celebrity boxing match”, regardless of the money, was the first mistake… Had people not spoken out, Feldman would’ve promoted the fight anyway and gotten paid, relinquishing all of hisprinciples in the matter.. Feldman, you still ain’t shit…
he deserves that fight all of us were counting on seeing him fight so plz let him fight
You get “2 Thumbs Up” from me in PA!
He has retracted those statements and said he will make a final decision on Tuesday. http://ngaradio.org/archives/5258
Thank you canceling this poor excuse for entertainment. It cost you money but when you do the right thing, you never will lack.
What I want to know is when is that Zimmerman became a celebrity? America America so this is what it has come to.You mean to honesly tell us that a man can kill boy, cold blooded murder get away it then get called a celebrity,how sad! Gtfoh and f George Zimmerman!! Really that’s how I feel…no justice was served!
This fool is a big Joke! Travon Martin died as a result of violence! To celebrate Black History Month and invoking the death of Trayvon Martin, as a means to get this clown notice is horrific! So now, we still have a big racial problem that quite evident. But appears to be in the open this time for everyone to see. ( A BLACK MAN AND A WHITE MAN ) fighting to prove who is the best in the name of a racial issue! Mostly, insulting humanity, by saying all or most proceeds will be donated! “Who gives a rats ass! The entire fiasco is embarrassing ans an insult to the both race. What ever the hell our world is coming, too. God help us all!
I’m Glad me signing the petition got results. ….I ver glad you DAmon had a heart to think about whats more important and not let the money of evil cloud you judgment to cancel or not cancel. Thid id s Happy mother speaking out. BW