Evander Holyfield vs Vitor Belfort: Ex-US Prez Donald Trump to do commentary for epic bout

Boxing legend Evander Holyfield at age of 58 is set to take on Vitor Belfort in what is a huge comeback to ring for Holyfield. bout will take place on Saturday, September 11, at Hard Rock Cafe and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. However, biggest news is not Holyfield taking to ring but announcement that Donald Trump and his son Donald Trump Jr. have signed a contract to provide commentary on a "gamecast" as reported by ESPN.

"I love great fighters and great fights," Donald Trump said as quoted by ESPN. "I look forward to seeing both this Saturday night and sharing my thoughts ringside. You won't want to miss this special event."

According to Triller, Trumps will call entire four-fight telecast that also includes Anderson Silva vs Tito Ortiz and David Haye vs Joe Fournier.

Holyfield stepped in as a short-notice replacement for Oscar De La Hoye after he tested positive for COVID. Belfort, 44, is a former UFC light heavyweight champion.

Trump is a veteran when it comes to fight game

Trump has hosted several boxing matches in 1980s and 90s at his casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey meaning he is not a newcomer when it comes to fight game.

Triller has h celebrity commentators before when Snoop Dogg was a part of November's Mike Tyson-Roy Jones Jr. telecast and also during April fight between Jake Paul and Ben Askren, when Pete Davidson was a part of April's telecast.

Jim Lampley, veteran commentator for HBO, will call main telecast alongside former champion Shawn Porter. viewers will have option to purchase eir main telecast or Trump "gamecast" for $49.99.

Evander Holyfield's boxing legacy

Real Deal reigned as  undisputed champion at cruiserweight in late 1980s and at heavyweight in early 1990s. Holyfield remains only boxer in history to win undisputed championship in two weight classes in three belt era. Holyfield was forced to retire in 1994 upon medical vice, only to return a year later with a clean bill of health. In 1996, he defeated Mike Tyson and reclaimed WBA title, in what was named by  Ring magazine as  Fight of Year and Upset of Year. This me Holyfield first boxer since Muhamm Ali to win a world heavyweight title three times.

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