The Baltimore Ravens needed to sign many different veteran running backs before the 2021 season began due to the season-ending injuries suffered by J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill. Latavius Murray, Devonta Freeman and Le’Veon Bell were each signed, but their running game wasn’t nearly the same without their injured stars.
In an official announcement on Twitter, Bell revealed that he’ll be taking his talents to the boxing ring, where he’ll face off with fellow veteran running back Adrian Peterson in an exhibition boxing match. The bout was rumored to be happening, but now it’s all systems go.
& it’s official
nothing else needs to be said, let’s gooo pic.twitter.com/lBGwwI7nyg
— Le’Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) July 1, 2022
The match will take place on Saturday, July 30th in Los Angeles, California. Bell used boxing as cardio during his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the sport has been a passion for the running back. He called out Jake Paul on Twitter, and even performed a boxing-inspired touchdown celebration after scoring in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings.
@jakepaul fight me, stop tryna fight ppl who can’t box
— Le’Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) December 19, 2021
Le’Veon Bell for the lead
pic.twitter.com/hhXPJtUSpU
— PFF BAL Ravens (@PFF_Ravens) November 7, 2021
Bell only played in five games with Baltimore, totaling 31 carries for 81 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. He was then waived in the middle of the season, where he then latched on with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Every time I see an athlete in the ring now I just think… “could they beat Jake Paul?”
Y’all think Le’Veon Bell could do it?
@LeVeonBell pic.twitter.com/61g6ReohCP
— Overtime (@overtime) December 3, 2020
