Former NFL MVP Adrian Peterson is lacing up the gloves once again, this time for a celebrity boxing match against professional poker player Joe Castaneda.
The matchup stems from a physical altercation between the two that was caught on camera during a poker game in Houston this past May. Despite the heated moment, both men have since downplayed any lingering animosity and have agreed to settle their differences in the ring, according to TMZ Sports and Newsweek.
Peterson, 40, is no stranger to the boxing spotlight. He previously fought in a 2022 exhibition bout against fellow ex-NFL star Le'Veon Bell.
A four-time All-Pro, 2007 Offensive Rookie of the Year, and 2012 NFL MVP, Peterson is widely considered one of the greatest running backs of his generation. Castaneda, meanwhile, is taking the matchup seriously. According to TMZ Sports, he has enlisted the help of combat sports coach Teddy Concepcion and is training out of the Oasis gym in Las Vegas.
Both Peterson and Castaneda have officially signed with Celebrity Boxing, with more details on the bout expected to be announced soon.
