Who won the fight between Evander Holyfield and Belfort?

Vitor Belfort
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Evander Holyfield, five weeks shy of his 59th birthday, was stopped on his feet by former UFC champion Vitor Belfort just 1:49 into the opening round Saturday night at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Who defeated Evander Holyfield?

Evander Holyfield was knocked down and soundly beaten in one round without landing a punch of his own by Vitor Belfort on Saturday night in Florida.

Who did Evander lose to?

Evander Holyfield loses to Vitor Belfort via first-round TKO in return to boxing. Evander Holyfield lost by a first-round TKO Saturday night in his return to the boxing ring at the age of 58. Vitor Belfort, a 44-year-old retired UFC champion, staggered Holyfield early.

Who did Evander Holyfield fight 3 times?

He eventually returned to the ring to fight three times in the 2000s, winning all three bouts, and was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. As recently as 2011, Riddick Bowe has discussed the possibility of a fourth fight with Holyfield. However, nothing further has been announced.

How much did Holyfield make vs Belfort?

According to some reports, Holyfield will receive more than $5 million for Saturday’s fight. With all profits taken into account, the American’s purse could rise to $6 million. One can only hope that this money is enough for the boxer for the rest of his life and that he will never have to return to the ring again.

Who was supposed to fight Belfort?

Returning to the UFC, Belfort was scheduled to fight Tito Ortiz in the main event of UFC’s first Las Vegas show at UFC 33.

Who did Lennox Lewis lose to?

On April 22 in 2001, Hasim Rahman shocked the boxing world by beating Lennox Lewis. The Rock, a 20-1 underdog, claimed the WBC, IBF and IBO heavyweight titles in sensational fashion, flooring the defending champion in the fifth round in Gauteng, South Africa.

How many times did Holyfield lose?

He retired in 2014 with a career record of 44 wins (29 by knockout), 10 losses, and 2 draws. Holyfield was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2017.

How many times did Evander Holyfield get knocked out?

Boasting off 44 wins-10-losses, and 2 draws, Holyfield’s professional career saw him get involved in 31 knockout affairs, 29 of those came in his favor, but ‘The Real Deal’ was stopped twice. Although it didn’t put any dent in his legacy, fans continue to talk about Holyfield’s losses on certain occasions.

What was Holyfield’s salary?

According to Celebrity Net Worth Holyfield earned a whopping $230 million from fight purses alone. At his peak, Evander Holyfield had a reported net worth of $200 million. His total earnings were around half a million dollars, including brand deals. However, he lost all his money almost as quickly as he earned it.

How much did Vitor Belfort make last night?

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort has called out Jake Paul for a huge $30million fight. The legendary MMA fighter brutally stopped former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield in the first round of their exhibition bout in Florida last night, and immediately made the offer to YouTube star Paul.