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A boxing showdown between two NFL superstars is in the works — Adrian Peterson is currently in the process of becoming Le’Veon Bell‘s opponent at Crypto.com Arena next month, TMZ Sports has learned.
We broke the story earlier this month, 30-year-old Bell is slated to take his first boxing match as part of YouTube superstar Austin McBroom‘s Social Gloves event in Los Angeles … but his opponent had het to be announced.
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Now, we’re told the 37-year-old former NFL MVP is in talks to take the ring against Bell on July 30 … in what would be a massive fight between two accomplished running backs.
Adrian — a 4-time first-team All-Pro and 7-time Pro Bowler — last played for the Tennessee Titans and Seattle Seahawks in 2021 … suiting up for 4 total games last season.
Bell — a 2-time first-team All-Pro and 3-time Pro Bowler — played for the Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021 … appearing in 8 games.
The fight card is already stacked with big names — as we previously reported, ex-NBA player Nick Young is fighting against rapper Blueface … and McBroom is going up against YouTuber AnEsonGib.
While the fight is not confirmed just yet … our sources say it’s just a matter of time.