Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort

This event featured a boxing match between legendary heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield and former UFC light-heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort. The card also included a bout between MMA icons Anderson Silva and Tito Ortiz. The event was part of a resurgence of celebrity and crossover boxing matches.

The event drew criticism for its matchmaking and the legitimacy of professional boxing for former MMA fighters and aging boxers. However, it generated significant pay-per-view buys, appealing to fans of combat sports nostalgia.

• Praised for the novelty of seeing aging combat sports legends compete again.

• Criticized for the safety and competitive integrity of the matches.

• Generated high interest from nostalgic combat sports fans.

Google audience: Audience reception was mixed, with many enjoying the nostalgia of seeing legendary fighters back in action, while others expressed concerns about the sport's direction and the suitability of the matchups.

This fight marked Evander Holyfield's return to professional boxing after a nearly decade-long retirement.