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Time of India
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- Time of India
Adrian Peterson faces pressure to accept dangerous celebrity boxing match after poker club chaos
Adrian Peterson faces pressure to accept dangerous celebrity boxing match after poker club chaos (Image via Getty) An unexpected turn is brewing for NFL legend Adrian Peterson. After a fiery poker showdown in Houston last month, a celebrity boxing match offer has landed. The 40-year-old former running back faced off with poker rival Joe 'Baby Joe' Castaneda in a fistfight at JokerStars. Now, Damon Feldman of Celebrity Boxing wants them to settle it in the ring. Fans are left asking: when will it happen, where will they fight, and will Adrian Peterson accept this wild challenge? The full story unfolds below in simple, clear language with all key details. Adrian Peterson and Joe Castaneda face boxing challenge On June 29, 2025, TMZ Sports reported that Damon Feldman, founder of Celebrity Boxing, officially offered a sanctioned boxing match between Adrian Peterson and Joe 'Baby Joe' Castaneda. Their dispute began at a poker night on May 27 at JokerStars club in Houston, Texas, where a disagreement over cards turned into a physical brawl. Video from the fight shows both men trading punches, and Castaneda later said: " I wouldn't shy away from it … for the right price". Adrian Peterson has prior celebrity boxing experience, having faced Le'Veon Bell in September 2022, a match he lost by TKO. Damon Feldman is pushing hard: " Come on … Adrian Peterson vs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Baby Joe. No Poker. Boxing!". Adrian Peterson's response and fight background Adrian Peterson, the former Minnesota Vikings MVP, has not officially said yes to the boxing match offer from Celebrity Boxing promoter Damon Feldman. However, in a short interview with TMZ Sports on June 30, 2025, he admitted he's 'thinking about it' and called the original fight at the JokerStars poker club on May 27, 2025, a 'brother situation' that got out of hand. Adrian Peterson added, 'I felt really bad,' and confirmed that he and Joe Castaneda have made peace. No police action was taken after the poker fight. The idea of a celebrity boxing match has caught attention online. Joe Castaneda has said he's open to fighting Adrian Peterson 'for the right price.' Adrian Peterson does have past boxing experience—he fought Le'Veon Bell in 2022 and lost by knockout. Damon Feldman now hopes to set up the fight for fall 2025, possibly in Texas or Las Vegas, depending on the players' decisions. Fans are now waiting to see if Adrian Peterson will step back into the ring once again. Also Read: 'AP not tired of losing fights?' Adrian Peterson, ex-RB for Seattle Seahawks, was videotaped while fist fighting with a poker player Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Black America Web
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Black America Web
Adrian Peterson's Fist Fight Over Poker Game Has Social Media Judging His Boxing Skills
Source: Adam Bettcher / Getty Challenging any former athlete to a physical competition is usually a bad idea for the average person, but physically fighting a former NFL player? That's an even more questionable decision. Running back Adrian Peterson found himself in this situation at a Houston social club on May 27, and TMZ now has footage of the poker game gone wrong. The video begins with Peterson and another patron squaring up as a dealer tries to intervene. However, the two are able to make contact again, swinging on each other until the video ends with Peterson having him hemmed up against the wall and repeatedly punching him. TMZ reports that the heated altercation occurred at Texas' JokeStars, and Peterson told the outlet that it all started over a disagreement regarding a dealt hand. 'Peterson tells us … he and one of his buddies were involved in a disagreement while at a gaming table, 'one thing led to another,' and they squared up,' TMZ writes. Both men sustained injuries and were bloodied after they were separated, though Peterson says his facial wounds came from hitting a chair. The former Minnesota Vikings explains that the other guy wasn't a stranger and the fight was just a one-off incident. 'Me and the guy, we're cool,' Peterson told TMZ . 'We've known each other. It was literally like a brother situation. We agreed to disagree, we had our words, and we threw blows — and that was it.' He adds that he 'felt really bad' and regrets it got physical, so thankfully the cops weren't called and the establishment didn't punish either of the men. Peterson is widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs in NFL history and is expected to be a shoo-in for the Hall of Fame once eligible in 2027. The seven-time Pro Bowler spent the majority of his career with the Vikings, where he racked up records like the most rushing yards and touchdowns in franchise history. After stints with the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, and other teams, he retired as a Seattle Seahawk in 2021. He spent his first few years in retirement still in the limelight, thanks to an appearance on Dancing With the Stars , and even took part in an exhibition boxing match, where fellow former NFL player Le'Veon Bell defeated him. But now that Peterson is throwing hands outside the ring, see how social media is reacting below. Adrian Peterson's Fist Fight Over Poker Game Has Social Media Judging His Boxing Skills was originally published on
National Post
20-06-2025
- Sport
- National Post
NFL legend caught on video in wild fist fight over poker game
Article content Former NFL MVP Adrian Peterson fought for every yard on the football field, but now he has been caught on video fighting over a card game. Article content In the clip, which was obtained by TMZ Sports, Peterson and another man were involved in a disagreement while playing a game and things escalated to the point where punches were thrown. Article content During the incident, which occurred on May 27, the two men stand up from their table and squared off before another man stands between the two, attempting to de-escalate the situation before the man throws the first punch in Peterson's direction. Article content Former #NFL superstar #AdrianPeterson got into a fistfight with a poker player following a dispute over a hand ... and #TMZSports has obtained video of the tussle. — TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) June 19, 2025 Article content According to the outlet, bloody wounds were visible on both of their faces after the scrap ended. Article content Peterson, however, claims he sustained his injury after he fell into a chair and not from a punch. Article content After all was said and done, Peterson says that he and the other man are 'cool' now. Article content 'Me and the guy, we're cool,' Peterson told TMZ. 'We've known each other. It was literally like a brother situation. We agreed to disagree, we had our words, and we threw blows — and that was it.' Article content Police reportedly were not called to investigate the incident and the establishment did not punish either man. Article content Peterson also admitted that he regrets that things escalated to that point, saying 'I felt really bad … It's a situation where I kind of regret it.' Article content Peterson also said that alcohol was involved but insisted that it wasn't a factor in why the scene turned violent. Article content
Toronto Sun
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
NFL legend caught on video in wild fist fight over poker game
Adrian Peterson says 'one thing led to another' before he and a fellow poker player traded punches. Former NFL MVP Adrian Peterson throws a punch during a fight at a poker game. Twitter/TMZ Sports Former NFL MVP Adrian Peterson fought for every yard on the football field, but now he has been caught on video fighting over a card game. The retired Minnesota Vikings great got into a fistfight with a fellow poker player last month at JokerStars, a social club in Houston, Tex. In the clip, which was obtained by TMZ Sports, Peterson and another man were involved in a disagreement while playing a game and things escalated to the point where punches were thrown. During the incident, which occurred on May 27, the two men stand up from their table and squared off before another man stands between the two, attempting to de-escalate the situation before the man throws the first punch in Peterson's direction. Peterson appears to take a few punches to the face before firing back with several big blows to his opponent. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account According to the outlet, bloody wounds were visible on both of their faces after the scrap ended. Peterson, however, claims he sustained his injury after he fell into a chair and not from a punch. After all was said and done, Peterson says that he and the other man are 'cool' now. 'Me and the guy, we're cool,' Peterson told TMZ. 'We've known each other. It was literally like a brother situation. We agreed to disagree, we had our words, and we threw blows — and that was it.' Police reportedly were not called to investigate the incident and the establishment did not punish either man. Read More This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Peterson also admitted that he regrets that things escalated to that point, saying 'I felt really bad … It's a situation where I kind of regret it.' Peterson also said that alcohol was involved but insisted that it wasn't a factor in why the scene turned violent. In April, Peterson was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after appearing at an NFL draft party for Vikings fans in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Star Tribune , a state trooper reportedly observed Peterson driving 83 m.p.h. in a 55-m.p.h. zone and administered a preliminary breath test that measured his blood alcohol content at 0.14%. The legal limit for driving in Minnesota is 0.08%. Columnists World Toronto & GTA World MMA
Fox News
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Former NFL star Adrian Peterson involved in physical altercation during poker game, video shows
Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson appeared to get involved in a physical altercation with a man during a recent poker game. TMZ Sports obtained video of the incident at a May poker event in Houston. At one point, Peterson and another poker player reportedly had a disagreement over playing cards. The situation appeared to escalate quickly with video showing Peterson taking multiple punches near his face. The video lasted for roughly 37 seconds but did not appear to show the fight in its entirety. The former Minnesota Vikings star and the unidentified man both sustained injuries to the face, according to TMZ. Peterson later said he sustained his injury when he fell into a chair. Peterson did acknowledge he had consumed alcohol leading up to the altercation, although he clarified that alcohol was not responsible for the fight. The 40-year-old Texas native compared the incident to "a brother situation." "Me and the guy, we're cool. We've known each other. It was literally like a brother situation," Peterson said. "We agreed to disagree, we had our words and we threw blows — and that was it." The seven-time Pro Bowler added he "felt really bad" about what happened. He also noted that he and the other man involved in the fight were later able to reach an understanding. No one was arrested or charged, and police did not respond. In April, Peterson was arrested on a DWI charge after he attended an NFL Draft party in Minnesota. The Vikings drafted Peterson in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He spent the first decade of his pro career in Minneapolis. Peterson was named the NFL MVP in 2012 and left the Vikings after the 2016 season. Peterson also played for the Saints, Cardinals, Washington, Lions, Titans and Seahawks. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
