(AllHipHop News) The names of opponents thrown around to face Trayvon Martin killer George Zimmerman in a “Celebrity Boxing” match included Kanye West and The Game, but CNN is reporting the fight has been officially set with DMX as Zimmerman’s foe.
Celebrity Boxing promoter Damon Feldman says X was chosen from 15,000 applicants. The bout is scheduled for three rounds.
More information including date, time, and location will be announced at a news conference next Wednesday.
“The match will be one of the biggest Celebrity Boxing matches of all time,” said Feldman.
UPDATE: DMX rep issues an exclusive statement to AllHipHop.com about the fight read it here.