'Bagel Boss' guy to fight Lenny Dykstra in Atlantic City, TMZ reports

'Bagel Boss' guy Chris Morgan will finally get his wish and throw down in the boxing ring with a famous opponent - Former MLB star Lenny Dykstra - according to TMZ.

News 12 Staff

Aug 12, 2019, 6:28 PM

Updated 1,810 days ago

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'Bagel Boss' guy to fight Lenny Dykstra in Atlantic City, TMZ reports
 
'Bagel Boss' guy Chris Morgan will finally get his wish and throw down in the boxing ring with a famous opponent - Former MLB star Lenny Dykstra - according to TMZ.
The outlet reports that Dykstra signed a deal to fight Morgan in Atlantic City on Sept. 7.  
News 12's Kevin Vesey interviews man at center of Bagel Boss blowup
 
Morgan skyrocketed to viral fame on social media with his outburst at a Bay Shore Bagel Boss.
He appeared on The Howard Stern Show last week with celebrity boxing promoter Damon Feldman looking to fight one of Stern's staff members.   
VIDEO: Bay Shore Bagel Boss employee describes scene during customer's rant
 
Lenny Dykstra was a fan favorite when he played for the New York Mets and won the World Series with the team in 1986.  The three-time All-Star later went on to play with the Phillies.  Following his retirement he has been involved in some financial and legal troubles. 
 


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