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Aging boxing superstar Evander Holyfield and former UFC champion Vitor Belfort are fighting this weekend. And if that wasn't weird enough, former US President Donald Trump is apparently going to be on commentary duties. This could be the weirdest combat sport event of 2021 and in a year where YouTubers Logan Paul and Jake Paul have taken over boxing, that's saying something.
According to a statement issued by Triller Fight Club, Trump will "host and commentate" at the Sept. 11 event, joined by his son, Donald Trump Jr.
Originally, legendary fighter Oscar De La Hoya, 48, who retired in 2009, was set to fight Brazilian ex-UFC champion Vitor Belfort, 44, in an exhibition bout. But earlier this month, De La Hoya posted a video shot from a hospital bed. He has COVID-19 and can't fight.
The event begins at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on Saturday, Sept. 11.
The event was supposed to take place at Staples Center in De La Hoya's hometown of Los Angeles, but it's been moved to The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. According to a report from ESPN, the California State Athletic Commission refused to sanction Holyfield-Belfort.
The coast-to-coast move certainly makes it more convenient for the Florida-based former president, who reportedly will be at the fight in person.
How to watch Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort
To watch the fight night on pay-per-view, go to Fite TV to purchase the $49.99 package, which includes unlimited replays until Dec. 11, 2021. Or order it through your existing cable, satellite or telecommunications provider.
To hear the Trumps' commentary during each match, viewers will need to use the secondary audio function (SAP) on their cable box or TV set, pay-per-view provider iNDemand said in a statement.
According to a statement issued by Triller Fight Club, Trump will "host and commentate" at the Sept. 11 event, joined by his son, Donald Trump Jr.
Originally, legendary fighter Oscar De La Hoya, 48, who retired in 2009, was set to fight Brazilian ex-UFC champion Vitor Belfort, 44, in an exhibition bout. But earlier this month, De La Hoya posted a video shot from a hospital bed. He has COVID-19 and can't fight.
The event begins at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on Saturday, Sept. 11.
The event was supposed to take place at Staples Center in De La Hoya's hometown of Los Angeles, but it's been moved to The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. According to a report from ESPN, the California State Athletic Commission refused to sanction Holyfield-Belfort.
The coast-to-coast move certainly makes it more convenient for the Florida-based former president, who reportedly will be at the fight in person.
How to watch Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort
To watch the fight night on pay-per-view, go to Fite TV to purchase the $49.99 package, which includes unlimited replays until Dec. 11, 2021. Or order it through your existing cable, satellite or telecommunications provider.
To hear the Trumps' commentary during each match, viewers will need to use the secondary audio function (SAP) on their cable box or TV set, pay-per-view provider iNDemand said in a statement.
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