Aging boxing superstar Evander Holyfield and former UFC Champion Vitor Belfort are fighting this weekend. And if that weren’t strange enough, former U.S. President Donald Trump would clearly be commenting. This is the weirdest martial arts event in 2021 and YouTuber Logan paul When Jacques Paul Resumption of boxing, that means something.

According to a statement released by the Triller Fight Club, Trump will “sponsor and comment on” the 9/11 event in the presence of his son Donald Trump Jr.

“I like great fighters and great fights,” Donald Trump said in the statement. “I look forward to seeing you this Saturday night and sharing my thoughts in the ring. You don’t want to miss this special event.

Here’s all you need to know.

Who is fighting?

Originally, legendary fighter Oscar De La Hoya (48), who retired in 2009, was to fight former Brazilian UFC champion Vitor Belfort (44) in an exhibition match. But earlier this month, Delahoya posted a video taken from a hospital bed. He has COVID-19 and cannot fight.

“I have a contract with Covid and I won’t be able to fight next weekend,” Delahoya tweeted. “Preparing for this comeback has been everything for me over the past few months and I want to thank you for all your support. “

Evander Holyfield, 58, agreed to enter Belfort and fight. Holyfield will be 59 on October 19.

UFC legend Anderson Silva is also boxing former UFC Champion Tito Ortiz. It is a complete card.

• Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort
• David Haye vs. Joe Fournier
• Anderson Silva vs. Tito Ortiz
• Andy Bens vs. Jono Carroll

Evander Holyfield vs Vitor Belfort Start Time

The event kicks off Saturday, September 11 at 7 p.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time) / 4 p.m. Pacific Time.

The event, which was scheduled to take place at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Delahoya’s hometown, has moved to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The California Athletic Commission has denied the sanctions against Holyfield Belfort, according to an ESPN report.

Coast-to-coast travel will certainly be more convenient for the former Florida-based president. And he would have participated directly in the fight.

View of Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort

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Pay-per-view provider iNDemand said in a statement that viewers should use secondary audio capabilities (SAP) on their set-top box or television to hear Trump’s commentary during every game.

How and why is Trump involved?

Donald Trump is not new to combat sports. Hello, longtime friend of Dana White, president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Playing Cards Past Involvement By hosting big boxing events in his hotels and casinos, he To ..

During the September 11 event, Trump will comment on the four nightly battles. But these are not the only soundtracks available. Viewers can choose between fighting Trump or regular commentators Jim Lampley and Shawn Porter.