Michael Beasley KOs fellow NBA veteran Delonte West in boxing match

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Former NBA players Michael Beasley and Delonte West squared off in a boxing match Friday night in Miami, with Beasley scoring a first-round knockout win.

The heavyweight fight took place at the Brand Risk 16 event promoted by streamer Adin Ross.

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This was Beasley's second combat sports appearance after he lost an influencer MMA bout at Brand Risk 14 in May. West, meanwhile, stepped into the ring for the first time.

Beasley, 37, played in the NBA for 11 seasons from 2008-19. The former power forward spent time with seven teams, most notably the Miami Heat.

West, 43, enjoyed eight campaigns in the league from 2004-12. The former point guard played for the Boston Celtics, Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Dallas Mavericks.