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The exhibition boxing match between Oscar De La Hoya and former UFC champion Vitor Belfort has a firm date and location as the bout nears.
Originally expected to take place in Las Vegas, the fight has shifted to Staples Center in Los Angeles, with a firm Sept. 11 date now set, Triller head Ryan Kavanaugh told ESPN on Wednesday. No other bouts have been announced for the lineup at this time.
Belfort, who turned 44 in April, has not fought since UFC 224 in May 2018. He announced his retirement after his loss to fellow former champ Lyoto Machida. But the following year, he signed with ONE Championship. And in April 2020, he announced his promotional debut. That never happened, and he’s no longer tied to the Asian promotion.
The 48-year-old De La Hoya is a 1992 Olympic gold medalist who held many boxing titles in multiple weight classes throughout his distinguished career. He last fought in December 2008, when he was stopped by Manny Pacquiao. Since then, his business pursuits have been at the forefront, particularly his Golden Boy Promotions company.
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