Photos: Chad Johnson Dropped, Goes Distance With Brian Maxwell

Miami Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida - In special cruiserweight exhibition, former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson got his first taste of boxing - as he traded punches with Brian Maxwell over four, two-minute rounds. (photos by Amanda Westcott)

Per the exhibition rules, no official winner was announced.

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Johnson, 43-years-old, came out with a jab. The 33-year-old Maxwell, who has experience in boxing, MMA and bare knuckle fighting, started throwing some big shots - with Johnson throwing a few of his own. They were trading punches at the end of the round.

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The second started with Johnson's stiff jab. Johnson landed few solid hits as Maxwell tried to rush him. During the third, they were trading wild heavy punches - with most missing. Johnson landed a check hook as Maxwell rushed in.

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Maxwell caught Johnson with a few punches at the start of the fourth. Johnson was dropped hard when Maxwell caught him with a big hook to the chin. Johnson seemed to be hurt, but Maxwell was not really pushing the issue to stop him as the contest was coming to a close.

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