Picture this: Rob Gronkowski and Shaquille O’Neal squaring off in a boxing ring. No, this isn’t the setup for some outlandish reality TV show (although, Netflix—take notes); it’s an idea that might actually happen. Well, if someone ponies up $12 million, minimum.
The buzz started during the recent Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight, where the crowd was as star-studded as the main event was… let’s say, “predictable.” Among the VIPs were Gronk, the former New England Patriots tight end, and our very own Shaq Daddy. While chilling ringside, the duo casually teased the idea of a boxing match. Was it serious? Was it a joke? With these two larger-than-life personalities, who can ever tell?
Fast forward to Gronk’s appearance on the Dudes on Dudes podcast, where he dropped this gem:
“Fight night was legit, man. I sit down, and Shaq’s right next to me. I’m like, ‘Oh, alright, this is going to be a great night.’ I love Shaq; I’m already friends with Shaq. I actually would fight Shaq in a boxing match. Here’s the thing: I would never do the UFC stuff, no matter what the payment is. But I would box someone if the money was right, no doubt about it. At least $12 million, minimum.”
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The BIG Podcast with SHAQ
Twelve. Million. Dollars. Gronk might be retired, but his business sense is clearly still in game shape. Still, our question is this: Would YOU step into the ring with Shaq for that amount of money? We’re thinking if your health insurance / medical coverage was all paid up, the answer might be yes. You decide.
Now, let’s break this potential showdown down. Gronk is a towering 6’6” and 35 years old, while Shaq is a monstrous 7’1” and 52. Sure, Gronk has the age advantage, but Shaq has literally been a giant his entire life. Plus, Shaq’s already shown he’s got moves outside of basketball—whether he’s spinning as DJ Diesel, running his business empire, or randomly wrestling in the WWE ring. And let’s not forget his epic footwork on the dance floor. If he can dodge tackles and break it down in size-22 sneakers, imagine what he could do in the ring.
Of course, Gronk’s no slouch. He’s been on the receiving end of some brutal hits during his NFL career, so he knows how to take (and probably deliver) a punch. But let’s be real—would that help him against Shaq’s skyscraper reach? It’s hard to imagine Gronk landing a jab when Shaq could probably just palm his entire head and hold him at arm’s length.
The real winner here? Us. A Shaq-Gronk boxing match would be pure entertainment gold. Forget the lackluster main events we’ve seen lately; this would be the kind of spectacle that gets the whole internet talking. Think custom walkout songs (DJ Diesel spinning live for himself, anyone?), wild entrances, and maybe even a courtside commentary team to keep the laughs coming.
The only thing standing in the way is that $12 million payday Gronk’s demanding. Honestly, Netflix or Amazon Prime could fund this with the change they find between couch cushions. Shaq could even sweeten the deal by throwing in sponsorships from The General or a year’s supply of IcyHot for the post-fight soreness.
So, what’s it gonna be, world? Will we get the Gronk vs. Shaq slugfest we didn’t know we needed? Shaq, if you’re reading this (and we know you’re lurking), you’ve already conquered basketball, DJing, and business. Why not add “celebrity boxing champ” to the résumé?
Your move, Netflix. Let’s make this happen.