Former NFL Players Look To Hash Out Differences…And One Suggests A Golf Course

In a world where celebrity boxing matches are more sought after than actual professional boxers fighting, two former NFL stars are looking to hash out their differences, and one is opting for a golf course instead of a ring.

Le’Veon Bell and Vontaze Burfict played on rival teams in the NFL’s AFC North. Bell, a longtime Pittsburgh Steeler and (for a blink in the eye of time) Baltimore Ravens, challenged former Cinncinati Bengal linebacker Vontaze Burfict to a boxing match.

Former #Steelers star running back Le’Veon Bell says he wants to box former #Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict

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— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) May 15, 2023

Bell has two pro boxing bouts, one against former UFC fighter Uriah Hall which ended in a loss, and another against Joel Morris, which he won.

Burfict has not boxed, and it doesn’t appear he wants to. Instead, he wants to play Bell in a round of golf for charity.

Burfict said in an Instagram story:

“Le’Veon Bell, Why we lookin’ to fight? Why not show everyone WE can change the narrative. Let’s show the world WE can squash beef in other ways than boxing. Let’s meet and compete on the golf course. Get some charities involved so WE can help people in need and show kids that we resolved our differences to make the world a better place.”

Vontaze Burfict with a message for Le’Veon Bell. Wants to take it to the golf course for charity. #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/cr4N1AXddC

— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) May 16, 2023

Burfict was well-known as one of the most physical players in the league and often tiptoed the line between legal and downright dirty hits. Many credit him for ruining Antonio Brown’s career after a violent collision during a 2015 NFL Playoff game. Brown was never the same after and has had a string of interesting behavior since.

Burfict missed 22 games, or roughly 19 percent of his career, due to suspensions from dirty play, according to The Guardian. This has resulted in $4.6 million in salary losses due to unplayed games, and nine other fines cost him north of $400,000.

Bell was Brown’s teammate during that 2015 game and may be looking for revenge. However, a good, old-fashioned match or stroke play event for Charity may be the more ideal option.

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