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Former NFL player Adrian Peterson is ready to make his boxing debut on September 10th. The former Minnesota Vikings running back will take on fellow running back Le’Veon Bell in the Banc of California Stadium. Moreover, the fight will take place on the undercard for the YouTuber showdown between Austin McBroom and AnEsonGib.

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The fight was initially scheduled for July 30, however, it nearly got canceled. In the end, the fight was pushed back because AnEsonGib needed medical clearance with the whole card taking place in September.

It seems like Peterson is ready and ahead of schedule for this fight after a video surfaced of him knocking his sparring partner out cold. In a video posted by FightHypeTV, the former Vikings running back is seen sparring and connects with a clean right hook to the jaw of his sparring partner, knocking him down. This left the sparring partner so dazed that he couldn’t take up Peterson’s offer of help back to his feet.

With this devastating KO of his sparring partner, Peterson will be confident that he can get the job done on September 10th.

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Moreover, Peterson will be looking to replicate his athleticism on the field in the ring to start his boxing career with a statement.

A look into the iconic career of Adrian Peterson

Peterson will certainly be regarded as one of the best running backs of his generation. The former Viking has an iconic resume with accolades including a league MVP, an Offensive Rookie of the Year, four All-Pro selections, seven Pro Bowls, and three different seasons leading the league in rushing.

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He played for the Minnesota Vikings from 2007 through 2016 and then moved his way through the league. Following his departure from the Vikings, he played for the Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints, and Seattle Seahawks.

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In his last season, he played four games last competing on December 5th. He is currently a free agent, but is interested in returning to the NFL if his boxing career doesn’t take off.

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