Adrian Peterson will forever be known as one of the best running backs to ever suit up in an NFL uniform. His time with the Minnesota Vikings cemented his place in legacy. However, the legend has also seen numerous troubling off-the-field incidents go viral.
That being said, the star running back has agreed to a boxing match that has left fans shocked.
Breaking: NFL Star Adrian Peterson Agrees To Fight Shocking Opponent In Boxing Match
Nov 29, 2009; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings Adrian Peterson (28) rushes against the Chicago Bears in the third quarter at the Metrodome. Mandatory credit: Bruce Kluckhohn USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2009; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings Adrian Peterson (28) rushes against the Chicago Bears in the third quarter at the Metrodome. Mandatory credit: Bruce Kluckhohn USA TODAY Sports
Joe Castaneda and Adrian Peterson could end up fighting in a boxing ring after a poker game turned into a brawl:
Per TMZ Sports, Castaneda has signed a contract with Celebrity Boxing to fight Peterson.
Damon Feldman, founder of Celebrity Boxing, told TMZ he expects Peterson will sign the deal soon.
The situation between Peterson and Castaneda started in May during a poker game at the JokerStars club in Houston. It started as a verbal back and forth before escalating into a physical altercation.
Peterson said at the time he “felt really bad” for how the situation played out and both men made up afterward.
Adrian Peterson (28) and Texas' Aaron Harris (2) and Michael Griffin (27)
DALLAS, TEXAS, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2004. UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA SOONERS VS TEXAS COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT THE COTTON BOWL IN DALLAS, TEXAS. OU running back Adrian Peterson (28) rushes through the Texas defense against Texas’ Aaron Harris (2) and Michael Griffin (27) in the first half Saturday in Dallas. Nate Billings/The Oklahoman
In the aftermath of that altercation, Castaneda told TMZ on June 29 that he “wouldn’t shy away” from a sanctioned boxing match against Peterson.
“That would be totally up to him,” added Castaneda.
It seems like the decision from Peterson is coming to do the bout. The 2012 NFL MVP has experience in exhibition boxing, losing to Le’Veon Bell via fifth-round TKO in September 2022.
Castaneda has no documented boxing experience, other than the video of his initial fight with Peterson. He did appear to get in a few good shots on Peterson before the seven-time Pro Bowl running back gathered himself.
No official date has been set for the potential bout, but Castaneda told TMZ he is getting ready to start training.
Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Ex Minnesota Viking Adrian Peterson salutes the crowd in the third quarter in a game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Ex Minnesota Viking Adrian Peterson salutes the crowd in the third quarter in a game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 7, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) looks on during the second half against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome. The Vikings defeated the Rams 34-6. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 7, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) looks on during the second half against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome. The Vikings defeated the Rams 34-6. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
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