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Golf – The 2020 Ryder Cup – Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. – September 23, 2021 Team USA’s Brooks Koepka and Team USA’s Bryson DeChambeau during the opening ceremony REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
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Golf – The 2020 Ryder Cup – Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. – September 23, 2021 Team USA’s Brooks Koepka and Team USA’s Bryson DeChambeau during the opening ceremony REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Even though Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka seem to have worked around their differences, the after-effects of their feud seem to remain. The two major winners worked together for the Ryder Cup, helping Team USA secure a 19-9 win. During a recent interview, DeChambeau was once again asked about Koepka and how their relationship has evolved.
The 28-year-old looked back at how their feud started, recalling all the little details. DeChambeau never expected the situation to become a big deal, but it did. Eventually, after the Ryder Cup, both players seem to have mutual respect for each other – while keeping that competitiveness intact.
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Who will win in a Bryson DeChambeau-Brooks Koepka boxing match?
Recently, DeChambeau was on the FULL SEND PODCAST. While they discuss various topics, they ultimately discussed his feud with Koepka. The dispute between the two players has stretched since 2019, escalating when fans started getting involved during events.
In the interview, DeChambeau was asked to choose who would win a boxing match. While the 2020 US Open winner hinted at his victory, he did not downplay Koepka. “He’s got a pretty – he’s got bigger arms. I do have a solid core,” he said. “He doesn’t have a six-pack. But I will say it would be a good battle, yeah”.
How did their feud start?
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Looking back to 2019, a comment Koepka made about DeChambeau’s pace started the whole thing. DeChambeau felt targeted in a way, talking about how harm was caused to one individual. They did reconcile in between, only for DeChambeau to make a comment about his abs and Koepka’s physique. As mentioned, the situation only got worse with time.
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While we won’t be able to see a boxing match between the two players. Fans of the players can see them compete very soon. This November, DeChambeau, and Koepka will be at The Match.
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While Koepka will be making his debut, this is DeChambeau’s second time at the event. Last time, he played Aaron Rodgers, against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady. Koepka has also donated $100,000 for COVID-19 relief during the ‘Champions for Charity’ edition.
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