If you needed any more proof Donald Trump is going to run for US president in 2024, well this might be it.
The former leader of the free world and reality show star announced he will host and commentate on the September 11 exhibition boxing match between Evander Holyfield,58, and Vitor Belfort,44, in Hollywood, Florida.
Trump and his son, Donald Trump Jr, will be at the Hard Rock Casino to call the action live. Triller Fight Club is promoting the event and said Trump will “host and commentate” on the night.
There will be other feeds for those who don’t want to listen to Trump’s commentary.
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“I love great fighters and great fights,” Trump said in a press release. “I look forward to seeing both this Saturday night and sharing my thoughts ringside. You won’t want to miss this special event.”
Trump has long held an interest in combat sports, and is a good friend of UFC president Dana White.
The fight was originally supposed to take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles featuring Oscar De La Hoya and Belfort, but De La Hoya was ruled out with COVID-19.
The California State’s Athletic Commission wouldn’t licence Holyfield to take part in a professional fight at 58-years of age in the state. The event was then moved to Florida once Holyfield got the OK from the relevant authorities.
The move to bring in Trump has been described as a blatant attempt to get buzz around the event and boost PPV numbers after De La Hoya’s withdrawal.
The fight night will also feature UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz boxing against UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva in a co-main event.
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