If you're a fan of former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell and you live in the California area you'll have a chance to see Bell up close and personal next month. It's been reported that Bell and former All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson will compete in an exhibition boxing match on July 30.
"Adrian Peterson and Le’Veon Bell have signed contracts for a heavyweight boxing exhibition on July 30 at http://Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, sources tell MikeCoppinger of ESPN"
Adrian Peterson and Le’Veon Bell have signed contracts for a heavyweight boxing exhibition on July 30 at https://t.co/jQOG7qPgUR Arena in Los Angeles, sources tell @MikeCoppinger. pic.twitter.com/8NuDo6KF1y
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) June 27, 2022
Bell has reportedly told friends that his playing days in the NFL are now over and that he wants to focus on boxing now. Last season Bell signed with the Baltimore Ravens after they suffered several injuries at the position. After 5 games the Ravens released Bell. He would later sign with Tampa Bay, but only received 8 rushing attempts before he was again released.
Peterson spent 9 seasons with Minnesota before bouncing around the league for the past couple of seasons. Peterson started two games last year for the Tennessee Titans after Derek Henry went down with an injury. He was released after his third game. He was picked up by the Seattle Seahawks but was there for one game.
30-year-old Bell, and 37-year old Peterson will be part of YouTube superstar Austin McBroom's Social Gloves event in Los Angeles. The website says this about the event.
Over a year in the making, social media superstars Austin McBroom and Gib meet in the squared circle to settle the score at Social Gloves: No More Talk. Featuring celebrity athletes from the world of sports, music, and social media participating alongside a stacked undercard of professional boxing, Social Gloves: No More Talk will bring the greatest collection of today’s boxing personalities under one roof.
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