Adrian Peterson vs. ‘Baby Joe’: Celebrity Boxing Rematch Official
Cool curveball: Adrian Peterson is swapping cleats for boxing gloves to hash out a poker-table spat. TMZ Sports reports that Joe “Baby Joe” Castaneda just put pen to paper with Celebrity Boxing founder Damon Feldman, sealing the deal for a rematch inside the ropes. Peterson hasn’t signed his contract yet, but Feldman tells TMZ he’s confident the ex-Vikings star will ink it any day now.
Here’s the backstory: on May 27, Castaneda says Peterson got loud at a Houston social club over a hand of cards—and when Joe asked him to ease up on a friend, things escalated faster than you can say “all in.” Security footage and eyewitness accounts (TMZ Sports, Celebrity Boxing PR) confirm that both men wound up with scrapes and bruises, yet publicly insist there’s zero bad blood—just unfinished business that demands a proper ring settlement.
In a statement to TMZ, Castaneda was breezy as ever: “Time to get in shape and sharpen up these hands to put on a show!!! Baby Joe is here for all the smoke!!! South Houston let’s get it!!!” Meanwhile, Feldman hints at a late-summer fight date, though nothing’s official until both signatures are on the dotted line.
What’s at stake? Beyond bragging rights, this matchup could be a ratings magnet—pairing an NFL legend with a poker-world upstart who clearly isn’t intimidated. And with Celebrity Boxing’s track record of turning viral scraps into pay-per-view gold, expect hype leading up to fight night.
Tech-savvy fans are already tracking keywords like “Adrian Peterson boxing contract” and “Baby Joe Celebrity Boxing” across social feeds, so promoters are likely to lean into digital teasers and behind-the-scenes training clips. Peterson’s camp hasn’t offered comment yet, but insiders tell TMZ they’re finalizing details on press tours and weigh-ins.
As the boxing world buzzes, the question remains: will this rematch deliver more drama than the original May melee? With both men claiming they’re “ready for war,” it’s shaping up to be a clash where gloves speak louder than words. And hey, if this trends, don’t say I didn’t warn you. Anyway, that’s the tea. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ Sports, Celebrity Boxing press release
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