Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz have signed promotional agreements with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions to fight 12 years after their last match in the UFC in December 2006.
ESPN reports the signed deal via De La Hoya. There is no date, location or timetable for the fight according to the story. But, the signing of the two former UFC stars indicates that a fight may be happening.
This past May, De La Hoya met with Liddell to discuss a possible comeback for the fighter.
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This announcement seemingly jumpstarts De La Hoya’s foray into the world of MMA promotion. While Liddell-Ortiz was a great rivalry 20 years ago, will it have a realistic competitiveness in present day? Both are way past their prime and there could be legitimate health concerns for both fighters. It is a spectacle, but is it the right one? People do like nostalgia, but I’m not sure this fight is the right one. We will see if this fight goes forward and what kind of business it does.
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