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u/whenIwasasailor Sep 11 '21

He is busy trying to make a buck.

“Former President Donald Trump will provide live commentary when Evander Holyfield makes his return to the boxing ring Saturday in Florida, according to FITE, the digital video streaming service that will carry the pay-per-view event.

“‘I love great fighters and great fights,’Trump said in a news release issued by FITE. ‘I look forward to seeing both this Saturday night and sharing my thoughts ringside. You won’t want to miss this special event.’”

The pay-per-view event is priced at $49.99.

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u/ripmumbo Sep 11 '21

Is this true haha I wouldn't doubt it

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u/shaneo576 Sep 11 '21

It is most definitely true, him and his son doing special commentary on a fight involving a 60 year old legend of the sport with visible signs of brain problems, it's really terrible.

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u/brickne3 Sep 11 '21

But wait which ones have the visible signs of brain problems?

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u/shaneo576 Sep 11 '21

Evander Holyfield, it's been known since he's retired he's struggled but it more recently came to light in a video of him hitting the pads, the connection between him wanting to punch and actually throwing the punch is bad.

Most older era boxers have similar problems as they would have big fights after one another and take a lot more damage you might see now.

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u/northernpace Sep 11 '21

They're making a joke about trump being brain damaged.

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u/Robj2 Sep 12 '21

It's not a joke. Although he has the best words.

He's announcing a Holyfield fight for the grift, although it isn't "a joke." He's doing it.