Vitor Belfort pointed as a favorite to defeat Oscar De La Hoya

Vitor Belfort | Photograph: Esther Lin, MMA struggle

Former UFC mild heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort began as a betting favorite in opposition to Oscar De La Hoya in an exhibition that can happen on the Triller Combat Membership occasion on September 11 in Las Vegas. Will probably be performed with 12-ounce gloves

In accordance to the percentages printed Thursday by BetOnline, Belfort opened as a -140 favorite, whereas De La Hoya began as an underdog.

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It’s price noting that as a result of the match is an exhibition and the principles have but to be decided, knockout or disqualification could be the solely technique of victory until each fighters finally agree to embody judges within the proceedings as effectively.

‘The Phenom’ is 1-Zero in the one boxing match of his profession, having defeated Josemario Neves in 61 seconds in 2006.

For his half, ‘Golden Boy’ (45-6) captured 11 titles in six divisions throughout his reign as one of the crucial well-liked and profitable boxers of his time. His return comes after the 2008 loss to Manny Pacquiao. At 48, De La Hoya is 4 years older than Belfort.

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