Chad Johnson doesn’t back off, ever. If someone tries to outshine him, he makes sure they know he’s done it bigger, better, stronger. That’s just how Ocho moves.
So when Shannon Sharpe started flexing on Nightcap, bragging about benching 405 pounds like it was light work, Chad didn’t stay quiet. Shannon poked fun, claiming Ocho couldn’t even handle the weight.
But Chad? He wasn’t about to let that slide. He stepped up, stood firm, and challenged that he could do it too.
Chad Johnson vs Shannon Sharpe Gym Showdown
Chad Johnson wasn’t just talking; he came with numbers. After Shannon Sharpe flexed his 405-pound bench press, Ocho matched the energy with his own receipts.
Without flinching, Chad fired back, “I was doing 405 lbs when I was in the league, Joe.” But he didn’t stop there. He cranked it up, saying, “I was squatting 650 lbs when I was in the league, Joe.”
That’s not average athlete talk. It’s lineman-level work. And Chad made sure to let it be known, adding, “I worked out with the linemen.” He wasn’t just running routes; he was grinding with the big boys.
In one bold moment, Chad turned the spotlight back on himself, making it clear that Sharpe’s numbers didn’t scare him.
Instead of being impressed, he leveled the playing field and maybe even tipped it in his favor. For Chad, it wasn’t just talk. It was proof, numbers, legacy, and pride.
Shannon Sharpe Called Bluff on Ocho
The tension between Chad Johnson and Shannon Sharpe isn’t just friendly banter. They indulge in quite a few back-and-forths during their Nightcap Lives, but this was different.
After Chad claimed he squatted 650, Shannon, who takes pride in how much he can lift, called his bluff, brushing it off with a smirk. “I can beat you up with my feet up here,” he teased Ocho while lounging effortlessly.
Shannon went on: “You can’t squat 650 with a 2-PLY suit… have you ever been on a 2-PLY suit?”
In return, Chad fired back with classic wit, saying he only wears three-piece suits.
But Shannon wasn’t done. He raised his feet, wiggled them mid-air, and doubled down: “You see how I’m wiggling my feet? That’s how I’ll beat you, with my feet on the bench.”
Chad Johnson Shuts Down Shannon Sharpe Challenge
Chad Johnson wasn’t letting Shannon Sharpe control the narrative. After all the taunts and side comments, Ocho clapped back with facts, not fluff.
“I worked out with the linemen!” he said, making it clear he wasn’t just another wide receiver doing light reps; he was in the trenches. And retirement? That didn’t slow him down either. “I work out every day,” Chad declared, letting Shannon and everyone watching know that his grind never stopped, even after being out of the league for 12 years.
Then came the knockout line: “When it comes to competing, can’t nobody see me in nothing. I don’t care who it is or what it is.” That’s not just bravado. It’s vintage Ocho. In a back-and-forth filled with flexes, pride, and playful jabs, Chad left the final word hanging with weight.
This wasn’t just gym talk. It was a reminder by Ocho that legacy doesn’t fade when the shoulder pads come off.