How to watch Adrian Peterson vs. Le’Veon Bell boxing match
Adrian Peterson and Le’Veon Bell will be off the football field for Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season.
But the two well-known running backs will still compete – just in a different sport.
Peterson and Bell, both free agents, will compete in an exhibition boxing match at an event hosted by Social Gloves Entertainment this weekend.
Peterson, whose resume includes eight Pro Bowl appearances, four All-Pro nominations and one MVP award, is fifth on the NFL’s all-time rushing leaderboard. Bell, on the other hand, has fielded three Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams in eight pro seasons.
The two have successfully made a living dodging tacklers. But now they’re going to be the ones delivering the hits.
Here’s what you need to know about the Peterson-Bell showdown:
When is the boxing match between Adrian Peterson and Le’Veon Bell?
Bell, 30, and Peterson, 37, will face off on Saturday 10 September.
When is the boxing match between Adrian Peterson and Le’Veon Bell?
Peterson and Bell fight on the undercard of a YouTuber match between Austin McBroom and AnEsonGib. The undercard begins at 9:00 p.m. ET, while the main event is scheduled for midnight.
Where is the boxing match between Adrian Peterson and Le’Veon Bell taking place?
The event will take place at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles. The venue is home to MLS club Los Angeles FC.
The Peterson Bell fight was originally scheduled for July 30th at the Crypto.com Arena but was rescheduled after the McBroom vs. AnEsonGib match broke.
How can I watch the boxing match between Adrian Peterson and Le’Veon Bell?
US viewers can follow all the action on SocialGloves.tv. The pay-per-view event costs $39.99.
What is the fight card between Adrian Peterson and Le’Veon Bell?
Peterson and Bell aren’t the only notable athletes set to ring at Banc of California Stadium, as former NBA guard Nick “Swaggy P” Young is also scheduled to fight. He will compete against rapper Blueface.
Young played 12 seasons in the NBA, playing for the Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, and Denver Nuggets. He won a title with Golden State in 2017-18.
Here’s a look at the full battle map:
- Austin McBroom vs. AnEsonGib
- Le’Veon Bell versus Adrian Peterson
- Blueface against Nick “Swaggy P” Young
- Landon McBroom vs. Adam Saleh
- Cody Wharton vs. Chase Demoor
What are Adrian Peterson and Le’Veon Bell’s boxing records?
This will mark boxing debuts for both Bell and Peterson.
Why are Adrian Peterson and Le’Veon Bell fighting?
Bell and Peterson don’t get in the ring to crush any kind of beef. The two are just interested in the sport. It was first announced that Bell would be attending the event, and Peterson was later revealed to be his opponent.
Are Adrian Peterson and Le’Veon Bell still in the NFL?
Neither Bell nor Peterson have officially retired from the NFL. Both defensemen only played last season, with Bell a total of eight games for the Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Peterson a total of four games for the Tennessee Titans and Seattle Seahawks.
Bell jar announced in July that would not play football this season to focus on boxing. However, Peterson still hopes to play in 2022. He even told TMZ Thursday that he’s eyeing the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers as potential targets.