The stakes have been raised for the scheduled boxing match between Vitor Belfort and Oscar De La Hoya.
According to a report from ESPN, the fight, which was formerly slated to be an exhibition, is now a professional fight. It will be contested over eight two-minute rounds at 180 pounds and will take place on Sept. 11 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The California State Athletic Commission has approved the change.
“(Oscar) is the one who said ‘I’m in the best shape of my life, f- - - this exhibition B.