Vitor Belfort has a boxing fight with YouTuber scheduled for June 18th, says website

V. Belfort announced his migration to boxing. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After announcing his transition to boxing, Vitor belfort His opponent has already been announced for his return to the sport. The Brazilian will fight against YouTuber Mike Holston, in a meeting promoted by 'Thriller Fight Club' and scheduled to take place on June 19th. The information was released by journalist Ariel Helwani, from the North American 'ESPN'.

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“There is a signed agreement in place to Vitor belfort vs. Mike Holston to occur on the June 19 Triller card. 12-ounce gloves, eight two-minute rounds,” the journalist wrote.

To be made official, however, the fight still needs authorization from the Florida State Commission (USA), which is responsible for regulating sporting events there. Furthermore, the confrontation will last a maximum of eight two-minute rounds.

A professional since 1996, Belfort is considered, by many, as one of the greatest fighters in the history of MMA and has a record of 26 wins, 14 losses and one unsuccessful fight in his career. At 44 years old, the 'Phenomenon' has already had a professional boxing match and, in 2006, knocked out Josemario Neves.

On the other hand, Holston became popularly known for publicizing his relationship with animals on his social networks and, today, he is nicknamed 'Tarzan'. Currently, the North American has around 800 thousand subscribers on YouTube. He, however, never competed professionally in the 'noble art'.

In a video released on social media by event organizers, it is possible to see Mike Holston appearing at the gym Vitor belfort, who did boxing training. The North American even provoked him and, in turn, the Brazilian 'attacked' his opponent.

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According to Kavanaugh, the duo got into an altercation in a Florida gym today. pic.twitter.com/owSyoCwklp

- Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 4, 2021