Golden Boy Promotions chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya has finally taken his first step toward MMA legitimacy; pitting one fighter who is three years his senior — Chuck Liddell — against another fighter only two years his junior — Tito Ortiz.
It’s not exactly ideal. Liddell was brutally knocked out in his last three bouts eight years ago before retiring. Ortiz, while active, is nothing more than the proverbial shell of his former self (although can boast a few wins within the last four years). Nonetheless, they’re two fighters who can attract an audience with their names alone.