Dana White, the mastermind behind the UFC, continues to make waves with his newest venture, PowerSlap. After transforming the brink-of-bankruptcy UFC into a global powerhouse, White set his sights on a different kind of showdown. The latest buzz surrounds an unexpected match in the world of PowerSlap, pitting two basketball legends against each other: Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley.
NBA Banter Escalates: PowerSlap Challenge Accepted
The idea originated during a heated exchange between O’Neal and Barkley on an episode of NBA on TNT. As their banter escalated, the show’s host proposed settling their differences in the ring, PowerSlap style. Barkley, never one to back down, eagerly embraced the challenge, declaring, “Do I get to go first? As long as I get to go first. Once I hit you, you going to drop like a sack of potatoes.”
Dana White wasted no time in capitalizing on this electrifying moment. Taking to Instagram, he shared a video of the fiery exchange with a caption that sent shockwaves through the sports community: “@shaq vs Charles Barkley. Feb 9th Super Bowl weekend in Las Vegas @powerslap #PowerSlap6 is LIVE & FREE on Rumble @nbaontnt.”
PowerSlap, White’s brainchild, has already gained traction since its launch earlier this year, hosting multiple events in the vibrant city of Las Vegas. The addition of this high-profile matchup between O’Neal and Barkley promises to take the spectacle to new heights.
White’s strategic move to align the PowerSlap event with Super Bowl weekend adds an extra layer of excitement, ensuring a broader audience for the spectacle.
NBA fans excited till February 9th, all eyes will be on Las Vegas for PowerSlap. With the charismatic Dana White orchestrating this unexpected crossover, the worlds of basketball and slap fighting collide in what promises to be an epic clash, captivating sports enthusiasts and curious onlookers alike.