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NBA Legend Shaquille O'Neal Challenges Charles Barkley To Slap Boxing Match
Jun 6, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Shaquille O'Neal greets fans before the game between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks in game one of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
NBA legends Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley are two of the most entertaining people in the sports world, especially when paired together. The Hall of Famers banter on Inside the NBA provides a multitude of comical moments, which often go viral. President of the UFC Dana White recently appeared on O'Neal's podcast, where the two discussed White's venture into the world of slap boxing. This prompted the four-time NBA champion to call out Barkley for a match later this year. "September 19th, me vs. you, Charles Barkley," O'Neal said. "Imma smack the [expletive] out of your [expletive]." White was fully on board with the idea, responding, "I love it!" During O'Neal's public challenge, a graphic appeared on the screen of the two legends facing off. It happened in 1992 when both were playing for what most call the greatest team ever assembled. Jordan and Barkley were members of the Olympic Dream Team that featured the likes of Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Karl Malone. It was the first time the United State u

This article first appeared on Back in the Day NBA on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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