The return to boxing by former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield after more than a decade away from the sport did not go well. The 58-year-old Holyfield was TKO’d in the first round by V…
The 58-year-old Holyfield was TKO’d in the first round byin a PPV match Saturday at Florida’s Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Holyfield was returning to boxing as a last-minute fill-in for Oscar De La Hoya, who dropped out after contracting Covid-19.
Belfort, a 44-year-old former UFC fighter, was on Holyfield from the first bell, backing him into the ropes with a flurry of quick punches. Holyfield was knocked to the canvas twice before the referee stopped the match. Holyfield never landed a punch. The former champ is best known for his two victories over Mike Tyson, which include the famous “ear bite” fight between the two.“I remember I was fighting two guys on the same night and Holyfield was fighting Mike Tyson for $30 million,” Belfort said after the match. “It’s been a privilege.”and his son, Don Jr., who provided commentary on the short bout with rapper 50 Cent.
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