“I made a dumb joke” - Adin Ross apologizes for joking about fighter allegedly suffering brain damage at his boxing event

Kick streamer Adin Ross took to his secondary X account (@Ar15thed3mon) to share a message to his fans and the boxing community, addressing having joked about fighters potentially suffering brain damage during his boxing event. Adin, associated with the boxing promotion Brand Risk, has faced considerable backlash, especially following his recent feud with JJ "KSI."

Today (April 6), he elaborated on the matter. Recognizing the gravity of organizing a boxing event with the potential for serious injuries, Adin apologized for candid comments he made yesterday. He had said this on yesterday's stream:

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He apologized for the comments today, on April 6:

Adin Ross has issued an apology following his remarks yesterday regarding certain fighters possibly sustaining concussions. Adin's feud with KSI was also entangled in this issue, as Adin's promotion was not officially sanctioned.

He took to his social media account to state:

He revealed that his boxing event did have a team of doctors and medical supervisors ready to check up on boxers:

He added:

Adin Ross' Brand Risk Promotion has already organized three boxing events showcasing emerging streamers and creators. Typically held in Adin's warehouse, these fights have garnered a lot of attention. The name of the promotion stems from an ongoing joke about Adin being perceived as a brand risk to companies and content creators.