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Former UFC light heavyweight champ Vitor Belfort says he doesn’t believe MMA is evolving as it should be, particularly when it comes to the safety of fighters. Belfort retired from MMA in 2018 after a career spanning 21 years, six promotions, and three…
Former UFC light heavyweight champ Vitor Belfort says he doesn’t believe MMA is evolving as it should be, particularly when it comes to the safety of fighters. Belfort retired from MMA in 2018 after a career spanning 21 years, six promotions, and three weight classes. Given the 44-year-old’s time in the sport, perhaps there’s no […]
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Vitor Belfort and Oscar De La Hoya will headline a boxing event for Triller on September 11th. Both Belfort an De La Hoya are legends in their respected sport and is just another latest installment of the MMA fighter vs boxer. We have seen these matches headline huge events more frequently in the past year. […]
Vitor Belfort and Oscar De La Hoya will headline a boxing event for Triller on September 11th.
Both Belfort an De La Hoya are legends in their respected sport and is just another latest installment of the MMA fighter vs boxer. We have seen these matches headline huge events more frequently in the past year. Anderson Silva vs Julio Caesar Chavez Jr being the most recent one, and Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley being the most anticipated. These matches have captured the worlds imagination and are very entertaining.
Belfort, the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion has not fought inside the octagon since his loss to Lyoto Machida at UFC 224 via Front Kick.
It seems as if Belfort (44) has no real ambition to return to MMA after his fight with De La Hoya.
“The answer is that it’s looking like (I’m) not (going to return to MMA). It’s not changing or adapting to what we think it should. The rules are not there for us. They’re not adapting in a way that’s safe for the fighters. Right now, fighters are having a short career, and the more violent it is, the shorter it becomes. It’s better for the promoters, not so good for the fighters. Right now, and even (UFC president) Dana White has said it, this is a young man’s sport. But guess what? I’ll box any champion in MMA and I can beat them up in a boxing match.” (H/T MMAJunkie)
Belfort has had one prior boxing match in his career. He defeated Josemario Neves by KO back in 2006. Belfort’s decision to not come back to the UFC may be a good one. The 44-year-old former champ is past his prime and the talent pool in MMA seems to get better by the day.
Belfort has been being talked about by combat sports fans for his impressive physique heading into the fight on September 11th.
Will you be watching Vitor Belfor vs. Oscar De La Hoya on September 11?
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Vitor Belfort has suggested he laid the groundwork in MMA for stars like Conor McGregor to emerge. Belfort, who fought across three different weight classes in the UFC, debuted in MMA in 1996 and is widely regarded…
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Vitor Belfort has suggested he laid the groundwork in MMA for stars like Conor McGregor to emerge. Belfort, who fought across three different weight classes in the UFC, debuted in MMA in 1996 and is widely regarded as one of the sport’s pioneers. “The Phenom” challenged for UFC gold four […]
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While former UFC star Vitor Belfort has a lot of respect for his upcoming boxing opponent, Oscar De La Hoya, he’s warning the public that he may accidentally inflict fatal damage on the boxing legend when they go to war in the ring next month in Los Angeles. Belfort enters the bout in his first […]
While former UFC star Vitor Belfort has a lot of respect for his upcoming boxing opponent, Oscar De La Hoya, he’s warning the public that he may accidentally inflict fatal damage on the boxing legend when they go to war in the ring next month in Los Angeles.
Belfort enters the bout in his first boxing match since making the full commitment to transition from MMA to boxing during this latter stage of his career. He competed in a boxing match in the mid-2000s against Josemario Neves, earning the knockout win.
After a long tenure in MMA that included runs in the UFC, PRIDE, and an attempted run in ONE Championship that never materialized, Belfort is full-steam ahead when it comes to his boxing career as he gets ready for a professional boxing fight against one of the best ever in De La Hoya.
Belfort is training hard for his opportunity to beat De La Hoya, and he’s in some ways worried about the damage he may inflict on the boxing Hall of Famer.
“Oscar De La Hoya is a true superstar in the boxing world and one of the greatest and most popular fighters of our time,” Belfort said in a recent interview with World Boxing News. “While we both have a great deal of respect for each other’s accomplishments, on September 11, I will make my MMA fans proud. I’ll show that MMA and ex-UFC fighters can take down even the best boxer in the world.”
“I hope I don’t end up killing him. But everything is on the table. This is a no holds barred, all-out gladiator fight to the bitter end.”
Belfort is a slight-betting favorite heading into his boxing match with De La Hoya, who hasn’t competed in the ring since he lost to Manny Pacquiao back in 2006. These latest comments will surely add fuel to the fire ahead of the Sept. 11 fight.
What is your prediction for Oscar De La Hoya vs. Vitor Belfort?
Vitor Belfort is in talks with Triller and locking in a deal could lead to a showdown with Evander Holyfield. Belfort is already scheduled to go one-on-one with boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya. This will be a pro boxing match and it’ll take place …
Vitor Belfort is in talks with Triller and locking in a deal could lead to a showdown with Evander Holyfield. Belfort is already scheduled to go one-on-one with boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya. This will be a pro boxing match and it’ll take place on September 11. It’ll be held inside the Staples Center […]
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The highly-anticipated boxing match between Boxing hall of farmer Oscar De La Hoya and former UFC star Vitor Belfort is set for September 11th in Los Angeles, and the two stared each other down for the first time ahead of the professional fight. After weeks of back-and-forth regarding the details surrounding the bout, it was […]
The highly-anticipated boxing match between Boxing hall of farmer Oscar De La Hoya and former UFC star Vitor Belfort is set for September 11th in Los Angeles, and the two stared each other down for the first time ahead of the professional fight.
After weeks of back-and-forth regarding the details surrounding the bout, it was determined that the bout will be recorded and sanctioned as a professional boxing match rather than an exhibition. Belfort is making his transition from MMA to boxing after a long, successful career in MMA that included successful stints in the UFC and PRIDE.
The fight will be De La Hoya’s first since his loss to Manny Pacquiao all the way back in 2008, as he’s been contemplating a return to the ring for years and has worked in a wide variety of roles as a promoter and media analyst.
This will be the second career boxing match for Belfort, who defeated Josemario Neves back in 2006 by knockout in his sole moments in the ring. Belfort was a multiple-division champion in the UFC and PRIDE, and also had a short stint on the ONE Championship roster before he parted ways with the promotion before ever fighting for them.
Belfort has also advocated for potential future boxing fights with legends such as Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson, though negotiations have never materialized. Belfort seems keen on having a successful boxing career in this late stage of his time in combat sports.
“This is not a game,” De La Hoya said during the press conference. “We don’t play boxing. We don’t play UFC. We don’t play MMA. I literally said if we’re going to do this, let’s do it for real. Let’s not do this song and dance. Let’s not do these exhibitions that we’re tired of. This is the real thing.”
Belfort and De La Hoya will each look to prove they have what it takes to compete at an elite-level professional this late in their athletic careers.
What is your prediction for Vitor Belfort vs. Oscar De La Hoya?
