Akon is lacing up and calling out the haters. The global hitmaker behind “Locked Up” and “Smack That” just made it known that he’s down to step inside the boxing ring for a celebrity match and he’s not joking about it.
During a recent sit-down on The Untold, the 52-year-old music mogul made it crystal clear that he’s ready for the smoke. “I’ll do it in my sleep,” Akon said. “Please, invite me in the ring.”
While he didn’t drop any names, Akon made it known he’s open to squaring up with just about anybody. Rappers, comedians, athletes, it doesn’t matter. As long as they have some real animosity toward him, he’s game. “Everybody has a hater,” he added. “He’s probably just waiting for the right opportunity.”
With celebrity boxing pulling numbers like never before, Akon’s timing couldn’t be better. From influencers to artists, the scene has evolved into a fusion of show business and sports, where public feuds are settled under bright lights with cameras rolling.
Akon’s no stranger to controversy. Whether making waves with bold business ventures or navigating drama in the music world, he’s shown time and again that he knows how to stir up a headline. Now, he’s looking to bring that energy to the ring.
If celebrity fight organizer Damon Feldman or any other promoter is listening, they might want to slide into Akon’s inbox. This could be a major moment. The kind of bout that goes viral on the Gram and gets the internet talking for days. Akon already knows how to create a moment. A celebrity boxing match might be his next big stage.