VIDEO: NFL Star Odell Beckham Jr. Hits Mitts With Former UFC Champion Kamaru Usman

Beckham and Usman go to work in the gym.

NFL star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. recently had a workout session with UFC welterweight Kamaru Usman.

Beckham is hoping to make a comeback on the football field after missing the 2022 regular season. OBJ suffered a torn ACL during Super Bowl LVI, which forced him out of action all of last year.

(via Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports)

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While Beckham will be taking his talents to Baltimore this season, he's currently in Miami, Florida doing some prep work. Part of his pre-season preparation involves hitting the mitts with former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman.

Here is footage of OBJ getting some work in with "The Nigerian Nightmare:"

#Ravens WR Odell Beckham Jr. is training with UFC Fighter Kamaru Usman in Miami 🌴#RavensFlock

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— The Athletes Plug (@TheAthletesPlug) July 20, 2023

It's no secret that Odell Beckham Jr. is a big UFC fan. He strongly supported UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya ahead of his trilogy fight against Alex Pereira. OBJ also took a picture with Usman on the sidelines during a regular season NFL game last year. As mentioned, Beckham was out of action last season and wasn't even signed to a team, so both men were guests.

Beckham's mission is clear, that being return to form and be a key productive player for the Ravens' offense. As for Usman, he's looking to remain relevant in the UFC welterweight division and prove that he's still elite following back-to-back losses against the current 170-pound champion Leon Edwards.

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