Get ready for a new chapter in the "Johnny Football" story. Johnny Manziel, the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner and former Texas A&M star, is trading in his cleats for boxing gloves. The former Cleveland Browns quarterback will make his boxing debut on May 23 against social media influencer Bob Menery at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

This matchup, announced by Brand Risk Promotions, adds Manziel to a growing list of NFL players who have tried their hand at boxing. He joins the ranks of Le'Veon Bell, Frank Gore Sr., and Adrian Peterson, as well as former Dallas Cowboys Greg Hardy and Ed "Too Tall" Jones. UFC CEO Dana White has even weighed in, reportedly betting $10,000 that Menery would back out of the fight.

Manziel's football journey has been anything but ordinary. After a standout college career that earned him the Heisman, he was drafted 22nd overall by the Browns in 2014. His NFL tenure lasted just two seasons, with 1,675 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He later played in the Canadian Football League for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes.

Since his playing days, Manziel has stayed in the spotlight. The 2023 Netflix documentary "Untold: Johnny Football" revisited his rise and fall, and in 2024, he launched his own podcast, "Glory Daze." Now, he's stepping into the ring with a boxing nickname already in mind—one that fits his larger-than-life persona.

For fans of sports and style, this crossover event is a reminder that athletes are always finding new ways to compete. Whether you're gearing up for the fight or just following the action, it's a moment worth watching.