Two former All-Pro NFL running backs with Michigan ties are set to throw hands.
Ex-Detroit Lions rusher Adrian Peterson and former Michigan State football star Le'Veon Bell have signed contracts for a heavyweight boxing exhibition July 30 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, ESPN reported Monday.
Peterson and Bell will compete on the undercard of Social Gloves 2, promoted by YouTube star Austin McBroom. Fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib will fight McBroom on the main card, while rapper Blueface will fight former NBA player Nick Young on the undercard.
Notable pro athletes and YouTubers have crossed over for fights previously.