In things that could only make headlines during the quiet parts of the NFL offseason, former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict has responded to a boxing match request from one of his former Pittsburgh Steelers rivals.
Former Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell recently went on a podcast and said he wants to have a boxing match with Burfict, bringing up at least one play where a Burfict tackle resulted in injury.
Burfict actually responded in an Instagram story, essentially saying the two had a chance to “change the narrative” and solve problems without violence, suggesting a golf match with charities involved.
For what it’s worth, Bell has been involved in boxing exhibitions after his football career, besting fellow former running back Adrian Peterson in a match. He’s 1-1 professionally, the win coming over British YouTuber JMX.
Burfict’s response:
