Triller Fight Club’s headliner fight on Saturday featured two respected prizefighting legends. 58-year-old Evander Holyfield decided to come out of a ten-year layoff to fight 44-year-old Vitor Belfort.
“The Real Deal” stepped in on short notice to replace Oscar De La Hoya, who was hospitalized for COVID-19. Concerns arose because of Holyfield’s age, and it did show during his open workouts and the fight itself.
The former cruiserweight and heavyweight champion did throw a few punches, but his movements were labored. Belfort, meanwhile, was crisper with his punches and was able to hurt Holyfield with a left hand.