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VIDEO: Uriah Hall faces off against former NFL standout Le’Veon Bell at pre-fight press conference

Watch Uriah Hall faces off against former NFL standout Le’Veon Bell ahead of their boxing fight.

GLENDALE, Ariz. – [autotag]Uriah Hall[/autotag] and [autotag]Le’Veon Bell[/autotag] faced off for the first time ahead of their fight.

The two athletes fight on Saturday night in a four-round professional bout on the main card of Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva.

You can watch their staredown in the video above.

Paul vs. Silva goes down on Saturday night at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Ariz. The main card airs at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Showtime pay-per-view.

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Hall, 38, announced his retirement from MMA in October after a nine-year, 19-fight run in the UFC. His last fight took place July 2 at UFC 276, where he dropped a unanimous decision to Andre Muniz for his second consecutive loss. Hall holds many notable wins in MMA, having defeated fighters such as Gegard Mousasi, Chris Weidman, Anderson Silva, Thiago Santos, and more.

Bell, 30, was a two-time first-team All-Pro running back with the Pittsburgh Steelers who played nine seasons in the NFL, including eight games in 2021 with the Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Bell made his boxing debut Sept. 10 when he defeated fellow former NFL running back Adrian Peterson by fifth-round TKO in an exhibition fight.

For complete coverage of the card, check out MMA Junkie’s event page for Paul vs. Silva.

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VIDEO: Ex-NFL standout Le’Veon Bell shows boxing skills ahead of Uriah Hall fight

Watch Le’Veon Bell hit pads at Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva open workouts ahead of his boxing match vs. former UFC fighter Uriah Hall.

GLENDALE, Ariz. – [autotag]Le’Veon Bell[/autotag] is getting in the ring once again.

The former NFL All-Pro running back takes on former UFC standout Uriah Hall in a boxing match, and at Wednesday’s open workouts, Bell showed a glimpse of what’s to come on Saturday night in a four-round professional fight contested at cruiserweight (195 pounds) on the Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva undercard.

Bell, 30, was a two-time first-team All-Pro running back with the Pittsburgh Steelers who played nine seasons in the NFL, including eight games in 2021 with the Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Bell made his boxing debut Sept. 10 when he defeated fellow former NFL running back Adrian Peterson by fifth-round TKO in an exhibition fight.

You can watch Bell’s open workout in the video above.

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Paul vs. Silva goes down Saturday night at Desert Diamond Arena. The main card airs at 9 p.m. ET on Showtime pay-per-view.

For complete coverage of the card, check out MMA Junkie’s event page for Paul vs. Silva.

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Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva pay-per-view price revealed

Jake Paul will face Anderson Silva in a boxing match – and now fans now know what they’ll have to shell up to see it.

The upcoming boxing match between YouTuber [autotag]Jake Paul[/autotag] and former UFC middleweight champion [autotag]Anderson Silva[/autotag] now has a price point.

According to a point-of-purchase website launched Thursday, the Showtime pay-per-view event will run buyers $59.99. No additional Showtime subscription is necessary to purchase.

The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 29 at Footprint Center in Phoenix. The main card airs at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. ET. Paul (5-0) vs. Silva (3-1) also features a bout between former NFL standout [autotag]Le’Veon Bell[/autotag] (0-0) and former UFC middleweight contender [autotag]Uriah Hall[/autotag] (0-0).

Paul, 25, is 5-0 but has never faced an opponent with previous boxing experience (with the exception of his Tyron Woodley rematch, in which Woodley’s only past experience was their first meeting). It’s not without attempts, however, as matchups against boxers Tommy Fury and Hasim Rahman Jr. were canceled when Paul’s opponents pulled out.

Paul holds wins over former UFC fighters Woodley and Askren, as well as former NBA standout Nate Robinson and YouTuber Ali Enson Gib.

Silva, 47, is 3-0 in boxing. After his UFC departure in 2020, Silva reentered the boxing world – a place he went 1-0 prior to mainstream MMA tenure. In his post-UFC boxing appearances, Silva won a split decision over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and knocked out Tito Ortiz.

The updated Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva card lineup includes:

  • Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva
  • Le’Veon Bell vs. Uriah Hall
  • Antonio Nieves vs. Alexandro Santiago
  • Jeremiah Milton vs. Quintin Sumpter
  • Phillip Carmouche vs. Eliezer Silva

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Le’Veon Bell to make professional boxing debut on Saturday, Oct. 29

Le’Veon Bell will box again this month, this time in a professional match

After finding success in his first boxing exhibition against Adrian Peterson a month ago, Le’Veon Bell is set to make his official professional boxing debut this month against former UFC fighter Uriah Hall.

The fight will take place on Saturday, Oct. 29 as part of the Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva card on Showtime PPV in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Le’Veon Bell to make pro boxing debut against MMA’s Uriah Hall on Jake Paul-Anderson Silva card

Le’Veon Bell will make his pro boxing debut against MMA’s Uriah Hall on the Jake Paul-Anderson Silva card on Oct. 29.

Former NFL player Le’Veon Bell apparently is serious about boxing.

Bell, who knocked out fellow running back Adrian Peterson in an exhibition last month, will make his pro debut against retired MMA fighter Uriah Hall on the Jake Paul-Anderson Silva pay-per-view card on Oct. 29 in Glendale, Arizona.

They will fight at a contracted weight of 195 pounds, five below the cruiserweight limit.

Bell, who reportedly dabbled in boxing during his NFL career, stopped Peterson with a single right hand in the fifth round of their exhibition at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles.

Bell, 30, has relocated to L.A. to work with trainer Justin Fortune.

“As soon as Most Valuable Promotions approached me about joining the Paul-Silva pay-per-view, I told them, ‘I want in,’ and didn’t care who the opponent was,” Bell said. “Uriah Hall is going to feel my punching power and tap out like he’s getting submitted. He is not built like me.”

The 38-year-old Hall (17-11, 14 KOs in MMA) announced his retirement from MMA in August, the month after he lost a unanimous decision to Andre Muniz.

That fight took place at 185 pounds, which means Hall should be comfortable for his fight against Bell. Bell weighed in at 204.8 for the Peterson fight.

“Le’Veon Bell, I hope you bring your best,” Hall said. “I know I will. Thank you to Most Valuable Promotions for the opportunity.”

Le’Veon Bell to make pro boxing debut against MMA’s Uriah Hall on Jake Paul-Anderson Silva card

Le’Veon Bell will make his pro boxing debut against MMA’s Uriah Hall on the Jake Paul-Anderson Silva card on Oct. 29.

Former NFL player Le’Veon Bell apparently is serious about boxing.

Bell, who knocked out fellow running back Adrian Peterson in an exhibition last month, will make his pro debut against retired MMA fighter Uriah Hall on the Jake Paul-Anderson Silva pay-per-view card on Oct. 29 in Glendale, Arizona.

They will fight at a contracted weight of 195 pounds, five below the cruiserweight limit.

Bell, who reportedly dabbled in boxing during his NFL career, stopped Peterson with a single right hand in the fifth round of their exhibition at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles.

Bell, 30, has relocated to L.A. to work with trainer Justin Fortune.

“As soon as Most Valuable Promotions approached me about joining the Paul-Silva pay-per-view, I told them, ‘I want in,’ and didn’t care who the opponent was,” Bell said. “Uriah Hall is going to feel my punching power and tap out like he’s getting submitted. He is not built like me.”

The 38-year-old Hall (17-11, 14 KOs in MMA) announced his retirement from MMA in August, the month after he lost a unanimous decision to Andre Muniz.

That fight took place at 185 pounds, which means Hall should be comfortable for his fight against Bell. Bell weighed in at 204.8 for the Peterson fight.

“Le’Veon Bell, I hope you bring your best,” Hall said. “I know I will. Thank you to Most Valuable Promotions for the opportunity.”

Ex-UFC fighter Uriah Hall to box former NFL standout Le’Veon Bell on Paul vs. Silva undercard

There’s no way you had this on your 2022 MMA Bingo card: Uriah Hall in a pro boxing match against Le’Veon Bell.

There’s no way you had this on your 2022 MMA Bingo card: Former UFC standout and “The Ultimate Fighter 17” winner [autotag]Uriah Hall[/autotag] has signed on for a boxing match against former NFL standout running back [autotag]Le’Veon Bell[/autotag].

The fight will take place Oct. 29 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Ariz., as part of the Showtime pay-per-view event headlined by Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva. Most Valuable Promotions, which is co-promoting the event, announced the booking Thursday.

Hall vs. Bell will be a four-round professional fight contested at cruiserweight (195 pounds).

Hall, 38, announced his retirement from MMA in October after a nine-year, 19-fight run in the UFC. His last fight took place July 2 at UFC 276, where he dropped a unanimous decision to Andre Muniz for his second consecutive loss.

In order for Hall to compete at the Showtime event, he would have had to have been granted permission by the UFC or ended his contract with the promotion.

Bell, 30, was a two-time first-team All-Pro running back with the Pittsburgh Steelers who played nine seasons in the NFL, including eight games in 2021 with the Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Bell made his boxing debut Sept. 10 when he defeated fellow former NFL running back Adrian Peterson by fifth-round TKO in an exhibition fight.

WATCH: Le’Veon Bell KO’s Adrian Peterson in exhibition boxing match

WATCH: Le’Veon Bell KO’s Adrian Peterson in exhibition boxing match

For better or for worse, it looks like celebrity boxing matches will be a thing from now on for former athletes who are past their prime. This past weekend, we had one of the biggest such fights, as former Michigan State running back Le’Veon Bell took on Adrian Peterson in an exhibition bout.

Bell got the clean KO against Peterson and had him seeing stars, which you can see below:

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Former NFL running back knockout: Le’Veon Bell rings Adrian Peterson in boxing match

A pair of former NFL running back greats put on the boxing gloves on Saturday, resulting in a brutal knockout.

Just hours before the first full slate of Sunday games in the 2022 NFL season, a pair of former running back greats, Le’Veon Bell and Adrian Peterson, met in the boxing ring for an exhibition bout.

Despite the contest not carrying the characterization of a professional contest, the former All-Pro backs went at it with bad intentions, resulting in a devastating knockout at Social Gloves 2.

The first four rounds of the fight left much to be desired. However, in the fifth and final round, a crushing right hand from Bell left Peterson’s head ringing as he fell to the canvas.

Check out video of the finish below (via Twitter):

Bell, 30, weighed in at 204.8 pounds for the fight. He played 96 games in the NFL in his career, making three Pro Bowl appearances and two All-Pro teams. Last season, he played in a total of eight games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baltimore Ravens before turning his attention to the boxing ring.

Peterson, 37, weighed in at 218 pounds. The vet who played with seven NFL franchises is fifth on the all-time rushing list with 14,918 yards and also split eight games in the 2021 season with the Tennesse Titans and Seattle Seahawks.

Social Gloves 2 took place Saturday at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles and was headlined by social media influencers Austin McBroom vs. AnEsonGib.

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WATCH: Adrian Peterson gets knocked out by LeVeon Bell

The former Vikings MVP did not fare well in his boxing debut

Former Minnesota Vikings MVP running back Adrian Peterson isn’t cut out for the world of boxing.

The long-time Vikings running back doesn’t have an NFL team right now even though he has expressed an interest in playing this season.

On Saturday night, he had a scheduled match against LeVeon Bell and it did not go according to plan.

In the fifth round, Peterson and Bell were exchanging punches when Bell got a nice jab right on the chin, knocking Peterson down and ending the fight.

Not the greatest look for the former MVP.