The boxing world has stood witness to the countless crossovers from other sports. In fact, there is a new leaf in this unending saga of crossover influxes into the sport of boxing. It was recently reported that NFL Players Adrian Peterson and Le’Veon Bell will face each other in a pugilistic showdown.
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
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Notably, Peterson is the running back for the Seattle Seahawks. Meanwhile, Bell plays the same position for the Tampa Bay Buccanneers. The duo is said to fight the undercard for the Social Gloves 2.
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Jan 2, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Le’Veon Bell (6) carries the ball as New York Jets linebacker Hamilcar Rashed Jr. (55) pursues during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Moreover, this event is promoted by the YouTuber Austin McBroom, who in turn will be facing AnEsonGib in the main event. The respective bouts are scheduled to take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on July 30, 2022.
Fans react to the Le’Veon Bell vs Adrian Peterson showdown
Fans were rather surprised to hear about Le’Veon Bell and Adrian Peterson’s new pugilistic endeavor. In fact, many fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the same.
Damn everybody a boxer now 😂😂
— Brandan Lee Brewster (@THEbrewster20) June 27, 2022
User @THEbrewster20 was surprised with the influx from other sports into boxing.
Cash grab. Pointless in the world of boxing, pointless in the world of football. Simply just a cash grab. Ill keep mine in my pocket.
— Dayton Dean (@dean_dayton) June 27, 2022
Meanwhile, user @dean_dayton felt that the entire debacle was a cash grab. Moreover, the user also mentioned that the crossover was pointless in both sports.
Is there a single person in America who will be rooting for Le’Veon Bell
— Spencer Flohr (@spencerflohrDMV) June 27, 2022
👀 Sayy whatt woww noww this undercardd fightt shouldd be hilarious to see happen shidd ayee @AdrianPeterson do me a favorr & KO thatt fool @LeVeonBell outt if you don'tt mindd doingg it forr me lol. #APLVB #Boxing 🥊
— L A M A R (@jujukjuke) June 28, 2022
For real Adrian person is old school. He’s gonna win
— 🇺🇸🇪🇹 (@HeadBandNikola) June 27, 2022
However, Peterson seems to be the crowd’s favorite. In fact, user @jujukjuke even asked Peterson to KO Bell.
Additionally, user @spencerflohrDMV mentioned that no one in America will be rooting for Bell.
Having shaken both of their hands, I can say without a doubt Adrian Peterson will win. He is so strong, almost broke my hand he had such a strong handshake. I will always remember that handshake years later.
— Austin Kaner (@Austinfsk) June 28, 2022
Similarly, user @Austinfsk revealed that Peterson almost broke his hand because of a strong handshake. Moreover, the user felt that Peterson’s strong hand will be instrumental in assuring his victory.
Hope they know they ain’t getting paid 😂 Austin McBroom’s “social gloves” still ain’t paid the last group of influencers instead of the UK guys.
— Leaving A Marc (@Slugg_Buggs) June 28, 2022
Conversely, user @Slugg_Buggs was sure that the bout will not take place. Additionally, the user also stated that McBroom is yet to pay the previous fighters.
Idk what this brings unless they both have bad financial advisors, bell held out for the $ and lost his gamble, Peterson lived a life any kid growing up would dream about and is flat broke. Good job boys keep your name in the headlines for 50+ yr old white dudes to bet on
— Jbsmoove (@Jbsmoov42390797) June 28, 2022
Damn these dudes made almost $150 million combined during their careers. Over 20,000 rushing yards, and now they have to fight on the undercard of a YouTuber boxing show.
— Josh Barstis (@josh_barstis) June 27, 2022
A few users felt that the bout was not a sound financial decision for both the fighters. A user even felt that both Peterson and Bell had bad financial advisors.
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Man these need to happen on undercards of big fights like canelo ggg or spence crawford. Just 1 per major card to bring in the less than casuals
— Cesar Fuentes (@Cee_Boxing) June 27, 2022
However, user @Cee_Boxing mentioned that the duo should have fought as an undercard for major boxers. In fact, the user even suggested fighting undercard for Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin or Errol Spence vs Terence Crawford.
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