VITOR BELFORT'S demolition of Evander Holyfield by Victor Belfort was 'horrible’ for David Haye who was'very disappointed’ with the former UFC fighter.
After the American took over for Oscar De La Hoya, Belfort, 44, had many years of advantage over Holyfield, a 58-year old opponent.
Vitor Belfort won against Evander Holyfield quickly
The former MMA star knocked out the opponent in the first round, ending any hopes of a lengthy exhibition bout.
Haye deemed Belfort's celebrations of the quick win unjustified.
The 40-year old told iFL TV that it was terrible to see hero starved in one round.
"I didn't like that at all. But that's boxing.
"I thought that the fight was an exhibit, and it was going to be an exhibition about boxing. There was no exhibition...
Vitor said that he was not going to smoke him. He's obviously 44 years old and in great shape. However, he is fighting as a 58 year-old.
"He said, 'Yeah, legends respect legends'.
"I thought that he was going to move him around. We might see a points determination.
"He just went out and blasted him out. I was like, "What are you doing?" He is 58.
He was celebrating as if he had done something remarkable. What is so impressive about bringing down a 58 year-old? Holyfield was no impressive on the scales.
"Different people have differing values of respect. "I was very disappointed."
Haye, a former heavyweight champion, displayed a more measured performance when he fought on Saturday's undercard. He easily defeated Joe Fournier by eight rounds.
Due to having the Gypsy King's "kryptonite", the Brit now claims he is ready for Tyson Fury to face him.
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