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‘Stop This Madness’ – Well-Wishers Fear for ‘Suicidal’ Le’Veon Bell as He Takes Up ‘Disgusting’ Route

Published 10/07/2022, 8:00 AM EDT

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Former NFL running back, Le’Veon Bell has shaken the internet with his recent news. The NFL star will be going up against Former UFC champion Uriah Hall in a boxing match.

This showtime event will be an exciting one considering the line-up. This match-up between Hall and Bell has fans mostly showing concern toward the NFL player.

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Many social media users are concerned, as Bell has no prior experience in the sport. Considering the MMA experience Hall has, it won’t be an easy boxing match.

Le’Veon Bell vs Uriah Hall is a strange match for sure

Le’Veon Bell is an American Football running back. The 30-year-old wore Number 26 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The athlete recently announced his wish to take a break from football and focus on boxing. He will be making his debut in professional boxing, going against Uriah Hall, an MMA fighter. Hall vs Bell will be a 4-round professional boxing match, that will take place on Oct.29 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

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The main event of the night will be Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva. But, needless to say, fans are excited to see an NFL player go up against a professional MMA Fighter.

Fans all over Twitter poured in their reactions to this cruiserweight match-up.

Fan Reactions to the odd match-up

Journalist Mike Bohn of ‘MMA Junkie’, went to Twitter to announce the news, “Retired UFC fighter Uriah Hall will face Le’Veon Bell in a four-round boxing match at 195 pounds on the undercard of the Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva event on Oct. 29, per sources.”

Many fans thought the match-up between the two fighters was absolute madness.

Twitter users have a clear favorite in this match, and that’s not the NFL running back.

Fans are audible in letting Bell know that he was not going up against any other guy, but a professional martial artist who went 18-11 in his UFC career.

Professional boxer and Social Media Influencer, Jake Paul, replied to Bell’s tweet announcing the fight. Paul said, “Respect to both men. Pro boxing debuts. I’m watching this one closely.” showing his support for both Uriah Hall and Le’Veon Bell.

The Jamaican mixed-martial artist, despite not being able to use his legs, is a clear favorite with his experience in MMA. But, fans believe that Hall should be quick on his feet and properly land his punches to give himself an edge.

It is certainly questionable as to why Le’Veon Bell is taking a huge risk, being inexperienced in fighting and going up against an MMA fighter. Especially considering it’s his first professional outing in the ring.

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But, The American NFL star is displaying confidence going into the match. Maybe he wants everyone to underestimate him going in as second-favorite. That way the pressure gets to the opponent.

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Vulligundam Ruthwik

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Vulligundam Ruthwik is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. Ruthwik has completed his Mass Communication and Journalism from St. Joseph’s in Hyderabad.
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Rohini Kottu