Blueface Loses to Chibu by Unanimous Decision in Return Bout

Rapper Blueface suffered an unexpected defeat in his return to the boxing ring, losing by unanimous decision to streamer Chibu at Adin Ross's Brand Risk event in Miami on Saturday night.

The six-round bout marked Blueface's first fight in three years, since his 2023 knockout victory over Ed Matthews. Previously competing as a lean middleweight around 157 pounds, Blueface entered as a heavyweight after gaining significant weight during a prison sentence for a probation violation linked to a 2021 battery case. Observers noted his changed physique, which appeared to affect his performance despite early signs of technical prowess.

In the opening round, Blueface used his reach and fundamentals, honed through sparring sessions with professional boxers like Floyd Mayweather and Keyshawn Davis, to control the distance and land cleaner shots against the less experienced Chibu. The rapper, who had anticipated an easy tune-up ahead of a larger matchup, seemed poised for a straightforward win. However, the fight shifted dramatically in the second round when Chibu applied relentless pressure, trapping Blueface against the ropes and targeting his body with heavy punches. The exchange forced...