From a career-threatening injury to becoming league MVP not long after, Adrian Peterson’s impact on the field is otherworldly. Peterson was considered the most dominant running backs of his era while with the Minnesota Vikings. Now he will get a chance to entertain a different audience when he steps inside a boxing ring.
Peterson was drafted by the Vikings in the 2007 NFL Draft, following a run at Oklahoma. He set an NFL record his rookie year for the most rushing yards in a single game (296). A seven-time Pro Bowler, Peterson tore his ACL and MCL in 2011. In 2012, he had a season to remember, rushing for 2,097 yards. He won the MVP Award in the process.
He last played for Seattle in 2021. Back in February, Peterson was arrested for a domestic violence incident with his wife on a flight to Houston. The charges were later dropped. In 2014, Peterson was indicted by a Texas grand jury for misdemeanor charges regarding the way he punished his four-year-old son. He was charged with felony child abuse.
Peterson is set to fight another running back in Le’Veon Bell in a boxing match on September 10. Inside Banc of California Stadium, the fight is a part of a Social Gloves event.
The Sporting News looks into how Peterson has accumulated his fortune and where he stands among the wealthiest and most influential athletes in the world.
Adrian Peterson net worth: How much does Peterson make?
Per Celebrity Net Worth, Peterson's net worth is around $1 million, with an annual salary of $2 million.
In 2019, it was revealed that Peterson lost a majority of his earnings following an issue with his finances, where he owed millions in loans.
Adrian Peterson’s career earnings
Peterson is considered the highest-paid running back in league history. After over 15 seasons in the NFL, Spotrac has Peterson's earning rate at about $103,215,972.
His last contract was with the Seahawks in 2021 for $59,722.
Adrian Peterson’s endorsements
Peterson teamed up with Adidas in 2015. In 2021, Peterson made a deal with Adidas to be its representative. He also has had deals with Verizon Wireless.
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Adrian Peterson’s social media influence
Peterson has over 1 million followers on Twitter, a platform he occasionally uses. He has over 670K followers on Instagram, and 1.2 million followers on Facebook.
Adrian Peterson charities
In 2008, Peterson established the All Day Foundation to build a better future for at-risk children. He has also helped raise funds for the Tim Tebow Foundation and the Starkey Hearing Foundation.
When is Adrian Peterson vs. Le'Veon Bell?
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 10
- Undercard: 9 p.m. ET | 2 a.m. BST | 11 a.m. AEST
- Main card: 11 p.m. ET | 4 a.m. BST | 1 p.m. AEST (approximate)
- Main event: 1 a.m. ET | 6 a.m. BST | 3 p.m. AEST (approximate)
Austin McBroom vs. AnEsonGib will take place on Sept. 10. The main card will begin at 11 p.m. ET | 4 a.m. BST | 1 p.m. AEST. Bell and Peterson should make their way to the ring around 12 a.m. ET. McBroom and AnEsonGib should make their way to the ring around 1 a.m. ET | 6 a.m. BST | 3 p.m. AEST, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
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How to watch Adrian Peterson vs. Le'Veon Bell
- SocialGloves.tv, PPV, FITE.tv
Fans can watch Social Gloves: No More Talk on SocialGloves.tv
You can also watch the fight on FITE.tv and all pay-per-view formats.
Adrian Peterson vs. Le'Veon Bell PPV price: How much does the card cost?
You can purchase the event for $39.99 across all platforms.
Adrian Peterson vs. Le'Veon Bell fight card
- Austin McBroom vs. AnEsonGib
- Adrian Peterson vs. Le'Veon Bell - Battle of the Running Backs
- Swaggy P vs. TBA
- Landon McBroom vs. Adam Saleh - West Coast vs. East Coast
- Cory Wharton vs. Chase Demoor - Battle of the Reality Stars
