Evander Holyfield, 58, beaten in round one by ex-UFC champion Vitor Belfort in front of former US president Donald Trump

Published

12th September 2021

EVANDER HOLYFIELD’s shock boxing comeback lasted just a matter of seconds as he was stopped by MMA legend Vitor Belfort.

The 58-year-old former five-time world champion pulled on the gloves again as a late replacement for Covid-hit Oscar De La Hoya.

Evander Holyfield was stopped in the first round by Vitor Belfort in his comeback fight

But the legend’s comeback was over in less than two minutes.

The fight started cagey with the ‘Real Deal’ edging the jab out before Belfort starting to come forward and had Holyfield on shaky legs.

The ex-boxer swung and missed as he slipped through the ropes as things started looking bad for him.

Holyfield then looked to be on skates whenever Belfort threw a punch and was soon dropped by a left hand.

Belfort then came forward as Holyfield tucked up and the referee quite rightly stopped the fight.

Predictably, Holyfield looked a shadow of himself and completely off the pace, but fortunately it was stopped before any damage could be done.

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However, the veteran fight feels the official stepped in too quickly to stop it.

Afterwards he said: “I think it was a bad call.

“I don’t think the referee should have stopped the fight that quick.”

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