Vitor Belfort Upsets Evander Holyfield With a Round 1 T/KO Win

Triller’s main boxing event between Evander Holyfield and Vitor Belfort stayed true to the immense buzz created around it. To everyone’s surprise, both the fighters, regardless of their age, came out with their best versions to make the most out of their time in the squared circle. But, in the end, it was Vitor Belfort’s night who claimed a solid round 1 T/KO win.

As the fight began, Holyfield began throwing his jabs to check the distance. And Belfort, on the other hand, was the oppressive boxer who landed some significant right hands to smother the living legend.

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Holyfield even slipped and fell on the ropes. But there was no stopping for Belfort, as he only came ahead with his hits. ‘The Real Deal’ seemed outclassed with his foe’s assault and he even went down on the canvas.

As a result, to save him from further beatings, the referee decided to stop the fight when Belfort went all out against the legend after the latter gained a vertical base.

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