A shocking turn of events has put former NFL star Antonio Brown in the crosshairs of the law after a violent incident at a celebrity boxing event in Miami. On June 11, 2025, a Miami-Dade County judge issued an arrest warrant for Brown, charging him with attempted murder with a firearm following a shooting outside streamer Adin Ross’ “Brand Risk 7” fight night on May 16, 2025. The chaotic scene, captured in viral videos, has sparked intense debate and raised questions about Brown’s turbulent post-NFL life.
The incident unfolded at a warehouse near NE 2nd Avenue and 67th Street in Miami, where Brown was a guest of honor at Ross’s invite-only boxing event. Videos circulating online show Brown caught in a heated brawl, allegedly triggered when several individuals tried to steal his jewelry. In the footage, Brown is seen fighting off attackers, losing his hat and sunglasses, before the situation took a dangerous turn.
According to the arrest warrant, Brown grabbed a gun from a security officer and fired two shots at a man he had previously punched. The alleged victim, Zül-Qarnaįn Nantambu, claims one bullet may have grazed his neck, though no serious injuries were reported at the scene.
Miami police responded to a gunshot-detection alert around 3 a.m. on May 17, 2025, finding two spent shell casings and an empty holster but no weapon on Brown. He was briefly detained for about 20 minutes and released after giving his side of the story, claiming self-defense. Brown later took to social media, stating he was “jumped” and acted to protect himself, even citing a blackout due to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain condition linked to his football career. However, authorities say surveillance and cellphone footage show Brown chasing Nantambu with the gun, leading to the attempted murder charge.
Nantambu, who has known Brown since 2022, told reporters that Brown endangered bystanders, including children selling candy nearby. He also claimed Brown owes him $180,000, hinting at a deeper feud. The warrant requires Brown to post a $10,000 bond and remain under house arrest pending trial, but as of June 13, 2025, he has not turned himself in, and his whereabouts remain unclear.
Adin Ross, the event’s host and a popular Kick streamer, fiercely defended Brown on a livestream, arguing he was unfairly targeted after being attacked. The incident has drawn scrutiny to the safety of such high-profile events, with viral clips fueling speculation and outrage online. Fans on social media are divided, with some backing Brown’s self-defense claim and others condemning his actions as reckless.
Brown, a former Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers star, is no stranger to controversy. His NFL career, marked by seven Pro Bowl selections and a 2020 Super Bowl win, ended abruptly in 2021 when he infamously walked off the field mid-game. Since then, legal troubles, including a 2020 battery case and a 2022 domestic violence warrant (later dropped), have followed him.
This latest charge could have serious consequences, potentially carrying a lengthy prison sentence if he’s convicted.
