Poker Feud Heats Up: Castaneda Poised to Square Off with Peterson in Celebrity Boxing Showdown

Grab your latte-stained notepad because this saga just got turbocharged faster than my double-shot macchiato kicked in! Last month, a high-stakes poker night at a swanky Houston social club turned into an all-out slugfest when Adrian Peterson, the NFL legend once known for shattering records with the Vikings, faced off against professional poker player Joe “Baby Joe” Castaneda. TMZ Sports first broke the footage showing the two going toe-to-toe over a disputed hand of cards, and now Castaneda is spilling the tea—he’d love to do it again inside a boxing ring.

Castaneda, 47, told TMZ Sports he’d welcome an approach from any celeb boxing promoter wanting to pit him against the 40-year-old gridiron great. “I wouldn’t shy away from it,” he said, eyes gleaming with competitive fire. But don’t get it twisted: this isn’t about settling an old score in a smoky backroom—Castaneda insists it must be a fully sanctioned event, with crisp production values, arena lighting, and yes, a payday that makes the risk worthwhile.

Here’s the kicker: Adrian Peterson has some celebrity fight experience under his gloves. Back in 2024, he squared off with ex-NFL running back Le’Veon Bell in a celebrity boxing matchup that, let’s say, didn’t end in Peterson’s favor (ESPN coverage and fight highlights on Twitter speak for themselves). So could AP be game for a rematch that blends sports drama with a dash of Vegas flair? Castaneda’s betting he would—if the bag is right.

Despite the viral video of their Houston scrap (circulating on Twitter, TMZ Sports), Baby Joe is keen to stress there’s no lingering bad blood. “We’re good,” he said casually when asked if he planned to press charges or file a lawsuit. Which, let’s be honest, means this is purely about entertainment, ego, and maybe a little retribution for card-table slights.

We’ve seen ex-athletes cash in on the celeb boxing craze, and promoters are gobbling up every twist in these unconventional matchups. From Logan Paul’s bouts to Shaq’s splash into the ring, fans can’t get enough of that collision between sports royalty and pop-culture spectacle. Now, add a fractured friendship, a viral scuffle in Houston, and a potential payday, and you’ve got a recipe for must-see TV.

So will Peterson roll up his sleeves for a pay-per-view rematch with Castaneda? Stay tuned—because if this even moves past the rumor mill to a signed bout agreement, we’ll be all over it like sugar on donuts. I swear, I could ramble on about this all day—keep those coffee cups filled and those eyes glued to the headlines!

Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ Sports; ESPN Fight Highlights; Twitter Video Footage
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