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Vitor Belfort barely had time to celebrate his first-spherical technical knockout over Evander Holyfield sooner than he resumed calling out Jake Paul.
Following his exhibition rating against the 58-twelve months-dilapidated, Belfort called the habitual YouTuber a “small bh” for no longer agreeing to a bout and as combat promoter Triller upped its provide to $30 million to host the event.
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Belfort and @RyanKavanaugh appropriate raised provide to @jakepaul it to $30 million winner purchase all. LOL!!!!!!! https://t.co/vxzaVmr7cJ
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VITOR BELFORT DEFEATS EVANDER HOLYFIELD IN THE FIRST ROUND ?
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Belfort, 44, is 20 years older than Paul and his time as both an MMA and boxing star is in its last chapter. Paul, meanwhile, is arguably the supreme celeb plan in boxing excellent now with a ultimate 4-0 sage.
Over that span, Paul has taken a damage up resolution from Tyron Woodley, a knockout of Nate Robinson and technical knockouts of Ben Askren and AnEsonGib.
A rematch between Paul and Woodley appeared come an settlement, nevertheless Woodley has yet to meet Paul’s high requirement: Getting a tattoo that reads “I indulge in Jake Paul” someplace visible on his physique.
In the duration in-between, Belfort and Triller’s provide serene stands. It’s unclear if Paul has any curiosity in it.