Ray J Says He'd Die in Ring Before May 23 MMA Bout With Supa Hot Fire
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Updated · Complex · May 23
Ray J Says He'd Die in Ring Before May 23 MMA Bout With Supa Hot Fire
6 articles · Updated · Complex · May 23
At a livestreamed press conference before Saturday's Brand Risk 14 fight in Las Vegas, Ray J said Supa Hot Fire could "kill me in the ring" because he was "dying for mine."
The singer turned emotional when explaining he was fighting "for my kids," framing the bout as a personal test rather than a stunt appearance.
Tensions repeatedly flared onstage as Supa Hot Fire wore a Kim Kardashian shirt and mocked Ray J's music career, prompting Ray J to lunge from his seat before being restrained.
The matchup carries added risk because doctors have warned Ray J about serious heart issues, reportedly saying he may need a pacemaker or defibrillator and should not smoke or drink.
Ray J has said he trained with Rampage Jackson and consulted Chuck Liddell ahead of the bout, suggesting he believes those health concerns are no longer stopping him.
With a life-threatening heart condition, how was Ray J medically cleared to compete in an MMA bout?
After his TKO loss, Ray J claimed, 'I thought we had a plan.' Was the celebrity fight fixed?