George Zimmerman vs DMX boxing match is a threat to national security

Damon Feldman's Celebrity boxing match between George Zimmerman and DMX threatens race relations across the U.S and should be banned.

The celebrity boxing match and PR stunt is highly controversial because if either DMX or Zimmerman get severely injured during the match, it could flare up race riots across the nation. There is far too much grievance following the court case involving Zimmerman and this a highly dangerous, and unnecessary event.

Remember the LA riots of 1992? The aftermath of this match could be worse. This won't be seen as a celebrity boxing match and of course, while it will get a lot of attention, it certainly won't help calm the anger that has been fuelled by Zimmerman's recent desire to make money off his acquittal.

George Zimmerman is widely perceived to have killed African American teenager Trayvon Martin while rapper DMX has a controversial past of his own. Putting these two in the ring is absurd, and a danger to national security. It's a revenge match that puts race in the ring.

A new petition released on the White House website demands that the match be cancelled insisting that there could be risks to people's lives, including participants:

"Celebrity Boxing Promoter Damon Feldman & George Zimmerman are attempting to promote and profit off of racial tensions in America.
Damon Feldman has been known for fixing fights and taking short cuts in the past in bypassing state requirements for fighters to obtain a license to box.
Mr Feldmans past should be highly considered in this regard if Feldman is not going through the proper channels to ensure the safety of the participants it puts lives at risk."

While people around the world may see this as a celebrity boxing match of no consequence, communities in the U.S affected by the murder of Trayvon Martin won't be standing by silently.

This is the perfect storm to create a backlash we can't even begin to predict but when there are extremely upset parts of society that feel very wounded by what happened, there is no justification to incite that anger, especially when this is purely to exploit that and make money from it. It should be banned. This is not entertainment, it is revenge.

Iain Alexander

Founder - Film Industry Network

Share

Recent news

Mahdi Al-Sharshani Ali Brings Fresh Ingredients to the Film Production Industry

Madhi directed, wrote, and produced over 30 short films at the Doha Film Institute.

March 28, 2024

How to make your entertainment business look more professional

Whether you are new to the business world or not, it's essential to make a…

February 8, 2024

6 Career Tips for the Aspiring Sound Editor

Embarking on a career in sound editing is an exciting venture, filled with opportunities to…

January 17, 2024

Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival reveals 2024 lineup

The International Competition is set to showcase 66 films representing 52 nationalities.

December 19, 2023

Short film ‘Bridge’ to receive world premiere at Norwich Film Festival

NHS Receptionist receives BBC Talent Development Commission to make Short Film 'Bridge' which receives its…

November 8, 2023

On the Hunt with Aaron Taylor-Johnson in a First Look at ‘Kraven The Hunter’

Kraven the Hunter is part of Sony's broader strategy to build out its Spider-Verse, focusing…

October 30, 2023