This weekend, the two biggest legends from boxing and MMA, Evander Holyfield and Vitor Belfort, will take up the squared circle space to fight each other. Earlier, Belfort was supposed to contend with Oscar De La Hoya on the same night. Unfortunately, as the latter contracted Covid-19, he had to withdraw.
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Hence, the 58-year-old got ready to face Belfort in this boxing encounter. Holyfield, who was recently involved in an open media workout, looked slow. This left the fans worried, and they shared their reactions on Twitter.
Evander Holyfield, 58, on the pads ahead of his fight vs Vitor Belfort on Saturday…
[📽️ @Triller] pic.twitter.com/L8csFNJny9— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) September 8, 2021
One fan wrote, “This is sad. One of these oldies will die in the ring one day and they’ll stop this mess. Are they broke?”
This is sad. One of these oldies will die in the ring one day and they’ll stop this mess. Are they broke?
— AfricanKing (@African36228148) September 8, 2021
A fan even compared Holyfield to his grandad. “Looks slower then my grandad who died 10 years ago.”
Looks slower then my grandad who died 10 years ago
— JayW6timesLFC (@Jw6timesLfc) September 8, 2021
Another combat sports lover wrote, “WTF! Why is this even allowed?!?I don’t want to see a legend die in the ring!”
WTF! Why is this even allowed?!?I don’t want to see a legend die in the ring!
— Boxing&MMA🇺🇸🇮🇪 (@BoxingMMAyaFUk) September 8, 2021
One fan wrote, “This is sad… I can’t believe they’ve sanctioned this… but be sure to share your condolences and crocodile tears when fighters continue to die in the ring… smh”
This is sad… I can't believe they've sanctioned this… but be sure to share your condolences and crocodile tears when fighters continue to die in the ring… smh
— Justin (@JSidewinder1) September 9, 2021
“This man should not fight. An exhibition bout with some other big name from the 80’/90’s for big $ sure, why not? But not a sectioned fight with an in form boxer, no way.”
This man should not fight. An exhibition bout with some other big name from the 80’/90’s for big $ sure, why not? But not a sectioned fight with an in form boxer, no way.
— paul smith (@hellfire637333) September 8, 2021
Mike Tyson now looking at the rematch like pic.twitter.com/TxKwhCRPLz
— Getsuga (@Getsuga_XV) September 8, 2021
One fan wrote, “Ahhh I can see why he wasn’t granted a boxing license.”
Ahhh I can see why he wasn't granted a boxing license
— Porcini_Dj (@PorciniD) September 9, 2021
“Uh oh…Can someone step in before this legend gets seriously hurt?”
Uh oh…Can someone step in before this legend gets seriously hurt?
— Tommy H (@HockBomb) September 8, 2021
Just like all the above reactions, countless fans reacted to Holyfield’s workout.
Damn I’m worried about him now, wish vitor goes easy here.
— Bruns (@BrunoPortilla3) September 9, 2021
Can Evander Holyfield withstand Vitor Belfort’s power?
Holyfield left the professional fighting circuit long back. After a decade away from boxing, he does not seem to be in his element by any means.
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Also, if he wants to win this fight, he’ll have to dig in real deep and find some stamina and power. However, at his age, it will be difficult to maintain it for 24 minutes.
That said, ‘The Real Deal’ might not withstand the former UFC stalwart’s power. Yet, it’ll be interesting to see how this fight plays out for him.
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