Thursday, September 09, 2021
“I love big fights”
Donald Trump is now commenting on boxing matches
What is Donald Trump actually doing? It has become quiet around the former President of the USA. Sometimes it says something, but it’s rarely loud enough for Europe. Probably also because politics no longer pays him much attention, he commented on a boxing night in September.
Fake news? No. Fact. On the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, former US President Donald Trump comments on the boxing match between Evander Holyfield and Vitor Belfort. Together with his son Donald Trump Jr., the Republican will be at the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood in the US state of Florida on Saturday and express his opinion from there, US media reported on Wednesday with reference to information from the organizer. With the pay-per-view provider FITE.TV, the option with the Trump double pack as commentators instead of the regular commentary costs $ 49.99.
Trump will not only comment on the fight between Holyfield and Belfort, but also the three other fights of the evening, according to media reports. Before his time as US president, Trump organized several boxing matches in his casino. “I love big fighters and big fights. I’m looking forward to seeing both this Saturday night and sharing my thoughts at the ring. You shouldn’t miss this special event,” Trump was quoted as saying.
For the former heavyweight world champion Holyfield it is the first appearance in the ring since 2011, the highlight of the evening will be a show fight with eight rounds over two minutes. The now 58-year-old jumped in at short notice as a replacement for Oscar de la Hoya, who was infected with the corona virus. Because of Holyfield’s old age and long break, the boxing supervisor in California had refused a permit. The fight evening is therefore now taking place in Florida. The Brazilian Belfort is 44 years old.
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