Former NBA Rookie Of The Year Michael Carter-Williams Wins Amateur Boxing Debut

Michael Carter-Williams has found a second sport.

2013-14 NBA Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams won his amateur boxing debut on Thursday, picking up a three-round decision victory over Sam Khatib at the Broad Street Brawl in New York. The contest took place in the heavyweight division.

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The fight was part of a fundraiser for Bigvision Community, a non-profit organization that helps young adults recover from substance abuse.

MCW was drafted 11th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2013. He spent nine years in the NBA. playing for six teams. He last played in 2022-23, suiting up four games for the Orlando Magic. He retired from basketball in 2024.

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