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How does reality TV star Cory Wharton become a boxer?

Cory's fight announcement

In recent years, Cory, 31, has made a name for himself in the physical contest world. He has competed on MTV's The Challenge, becoming a household name. On Instagram, the star posted a picture of a pay-per-view poster as part of his fight announcement.

Composition of the frame

It features a flexing Cory across the frame from a composed Chase DeMoor, 26, who plays the role of Chase in Too Hot to Handle.

How did he grab public attention?

As the self-proclaimed 'best hands-on TikTok' before starring in the Netflix reality series, the 26-year-old caught the public's attention when he displayed an outrageous ability to capture animals on its social media platform.

High school and college games

Additionally, the social media star boasts a well-received high school and college football career in which he participated in two bowl games while at Central Washington University.

Records of Cory

Regarding his accomplishments, Cory has a long list of achievements to his credit, as he has completed and won several challenges on MTV's The Challenge during his stint in the program.

Showing his physical appearance

His impressive physique and durability on Teen Mom OG have been demonstrated by his appearances on the show and the way he showcases his skills on his social media platforms.

A pass for the event

'It's TIME FINALLY people, it's the time! That's right people, I'm happy to announce that I will be taking part in the NO MORE TALK card on July 30th at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and you will also get the chance to witness the event.'

Using the opportunity

He said, 'I'm very excited to finally get my foot in the door and know what it is like to live in a WWE ring & I'm gonna take full advantage of this opportunity to grow.'

Caption for the post

His caption ended with 'I will see you all on July 30th in the ring!!' and was punctuated with an emoji of a boxing glove to close the caption. In the post's comment section, friends and fans alike commented on the recent announcement and had lots to say about it.

Email to the friend

Cory Floyd's ex-fiancé Cheyenne Floyd wrote in an email to a mutual friend that Cory and Cheyenne are 'in there together.' Zach Davis replied. Earlier this week, Derrick Kosinski, a three-time champion of MTV's The Challenge, posted several emojis with hands raised. In contrast, Hunter Barfield, another Challenge alum, posted the comment, 'Let them hands fly!'

Comments about the fight

As some commentators have pointed out, the fight seems to be over. Amongst the many comments, one fan wrote: 'Easy winning for you,' and another commented, 'That pic says everything. You already won, my friend!'

Fan's reaction on Facebook

The MMA fighter has been battling family issues off the ring as he has prepared for his fight on July 30th. In some fans' reactions, officials feared that Cory's opponent would suffer serious injuries, and one person wrote on Facebook: 'Don't hurt Chase too badly!!' Secondly, I heard from another slightly less concerned person that he would fail.

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