Vitor Belfort has a boxing fight scheduled against former world champion for September 11th

V. Belfort will face the former world champion on September 11th. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After having his boxing duel against YouTuber postponed, Vitor belfort decided to change his next challenge. The Brazilian fighter will now face former world and Olympic champion Oscar De La Hoya. The confrontation was scheduled for September 11th. The information was first released by 'The Athletic'.

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A professional since 1996, Belfort is considered by many to be one of the greatest fighters in MMA history 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.

Former world and Olympic champion, Oscar De La Hoya has a boxing record of 45 professional fights with 39 wins and six losses. His last fight was in December 2008 when he was defeated by Manny Pacquiao after his corner 'threw in the towel' in the eighth round. Since then, the 'Golden Boy' has dedicated himself to fight promotion.

The duel between Belfort and De La Hoya does not yet have a location or card defined.