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‘TRT Vitor Is Back’: Vitor Belfort Raises Eyebrows As Boxing Training Video Surfaces Online

Published 08/27/2021, 8:37 AM EDT

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Vitor Belfort is set to clash against Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya inside the squared ring as the duo fights on September 11. Ahead of the fight, Belfort stunned fans with an amazing physique and intense workout videos.

Fans online were quick to point out that ‘The Phenom’ looks incredibly sharp with his hands. Many even pointed out that ‘TRT Vitor’, a mythical figure among combat fans, is back once again. That is a cause of concern for anybody, even a world championship-caliber boxer like De La Hoya.

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The fight is scheduled to take place at a 185 lbs weight class. However, the former Olympic champion, De La Hoya has already revealed that he will weigh in at ten pounds lighter than the mentioned mark.

Fans react on Twitter as a new video of Vitor Belfort surfaces

The former UFC champion, Belfort has been caught for the use of performance-enhancing drugs during his career. Judging by the reaction of fans, it seems like they believe ‘The Phenom’ is back at them once again.

Others also pointed out the fact that Belfort used PEDs during his entire career. They questioned if there are any testings for his fight against De La Hoya.

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Another fan quoted an old Nate Diaz saying. Diaz once said every UFC fighter is on steroids.

One wrote that it is the official return of the mythical ‘TRT Vitor’.

Another wrote that De La Hoya is in serious trouble as Belfort is all juiced up and is a scary opponent once again.

Some also mentioned that Belfort looks huge and an absolute unit.

One fan wrote that hopefully, Belfort’s striking skills translate to the boxing ring as well adding to his scary recent appearance.

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Belfort is an all-time legend in the sport of MMA. However, he hasn’t quite been the same fighter since USADA took over. Also, his age was a major factor behind the decline. But this is the best shape he has been in a long time. However, he will have his hands full against someone like De La Hoya.

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How will ‘The Phenom’ fare against Oscar De La Hoya? Let us know.

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Apratim Banerjee is an MMA author for EssentiallySports and has been writing professionally for almost a year. Before his current gig, Apratim worked as a UFC writer for Sportskeeda. A long-time MMA fan, Apratim has developed a critical eye for the sport that has helped him transfer his vast knowledge to his copies and give hardcore and casual readers a detailed insight into the fights and fighters.
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