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Vitor Belfort calls switch from Oscar De La Hoya to Evander Holyfield an ‘upgrade to first class’

Former UFC champion Vitor Belfort is more than glad to be taking on such a legend as Evander Holyfield in his return to professional boxing. Originally scheduled to take on Oscar de La Hoya, the ‘Phenom’ had a sudden opponent change when the ‘Golden Boy’ needed to leave the card due to Covid-19, but the Brazilian did not go for too long without an opponent.

Now paired up against Holyfield, Belfort calls the fight an even better pairing than the original, which makes him excited for the challenge. Although Evander is legendary heavyweight boxing champion, Vitor is confident he can do what it takes to secure the win on Saturday night.