3x Pro Bowl RB challenges Mike Tyson to sparring session

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul's blockbuster boxing bout has a new date. The boxing legend and YouTube star will face off on Nov. 15, 2024 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Tyson returns to the professional boxing ring after 19 years out, while Paul faces the biggest challenge in his boxing career.

Ahead of the bout, three-time Pro Bowler Le'Veon Bell indicated an interest in helping Tyson prepare for the bout. The Pittsburgh Steelers favorite seemingly fancies his chances against one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in history.

Le'Veon Bell is interested in being Tyson's next sparring partner ahead of the Paul bout. Bell took to X (formerly Twitter) to ask Iron Mike Tyson to spar with him at a yet-to-be-decided date.

This will be uncharted territory for both Bell and Tyson. Bell has yet to fight a boxer of Tyson's historical stature, while Tyson hasn't faced off against a professional football player in his long and distinguished career.

Le'Veon Bell embarked on a boxing career after his stint in the NFL

During his NFL career, Le'Veon Bell was one of the best running backs in the league. The Pittsburgh Steelers icon racked up three Pro Bowl appearances and became one of the first true dual-threat running backs in the league.

He was one of the three Bs alongside Big Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown. The trio brought success to Pittsburgh for an extended period until they were dissolved due to salary issues (Bell) and disciplinary issues (Brown).

Bell last appeared in the NFL in 2021 and pursued a full-time career in professional boxing in 2022. His first bout was against Uriah Hall on Oct. 29, 2022, which ended in a loss. He then recorded unanimous decision wins against JMX and Tristan Hamm on April 21, 2023, and May 25, 2024, respectively.

Bell also recorded a stunning knockout win against fellow NFL star Adrian Peterson on Sept. 10, 2022. Bell will hope to add Mike Tyson to his list ahead of the legend's Jake Paul bout.

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