Adrian Peterson on a Saturday night
In a different environment, Leon Bell defeated Adrian Peterson in a Saturday night matchup between two former NFL running backs.
The boxing match between Bell and Peterson
The boxing match between Bell and Peterson was initially set for July, but it was moved to this weekend in Los Angeles. Early in the battle, Peterson knocked Bell to the ground, but until the fifth round, little else happened.
At that point, Bell delivered a right hand to Peterson's chin, buckling his knees and knocking the seasoned Viking to the ground. Peterson stood up, but the referee sensibly decided that Peterson was unable to continue the battle.
According to ESPN.com's Myron Medcalf, Bell expressed gratitude for everyone's love and support. "In actuality, that's what kept me going. Seriously, all the hate. .something inspires me.
player has formally left the NFL
Although neither player has formally left the NFL, there hasn't been any indication from NFL teams that they are interested in giving either player a chance to further their careers.
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