MANILA, Philippines—Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya will make his ring return when he takes on former UFC champion Vitor Belfort on September 18 in Las Vegas.
As per BoxingScene.com, the fight will be an exhibition bout with the fighters wearing 12-ounce gloves.
Professional boxing requires fighters to wear eight or 10 ounce gloves.
This will be the first time that De La Hoya steps inside the ring once again after he lost to Manny Pacquiao in 2008.
De La Hoya, a champion in six weight classes, said he has utmost respect for Belfort, a former UFC light heavyweight champion, and he’s excited to show what true boxing means.
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