After becoming increasingly active on social media over the past several months, former NBA guard Delonte West has announced that he will step into the boxing ring next month.
The 43-year-old, who spent eight seasons in the NBA, announced that he is set to face former No. 2 overall NBA Draft pick Michael Beasley in a boxing match on October 16.
Delonte West continues comeback after difficult years
After his NBA career ended in 2012, West went through significant personal difficulties, including homelessness, mental health struggles and substance abuse.
In recent months, however, West has been much more active on social media, regularly sharing videos and updates while celebrating his sobriety.
During some of West's most difficult years, former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was among those who stepped in to help him. Cuban helped West enter a rehabilitation program and reconnect with his family.
Michael Beasley finds success in BIG3
Beasley, meanwhile, was selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft and last played in the NBA in 2019.
His most recent traditional professional basketball stint came in China in 2022, but Beasley has remained active on the court through Ice Cube's BIG3 league.
He emerged as one of the competition's biggest stars, winning back-to-back MVP awards in 2024 and 2025.