Evander Holyfield was disappointed that his comeback fight against Vitor Belfort was stopped so early.
Holyfield had not fought since 2011 and the 58-year-old former two-division champion was stopped in the first round after already being sent to the canvas by the 44-year-old former UFC belt holder.
Belfort had been due to fight Oscar De La Hoya but he had to withdraw after suffering a bout of Covid.
Holyfield had been planning a comeback for months but was only able to make a fight after stepping in as a late replacement for Saturday’s card.
After the fight, Holyfield claimed the referee ended the fight prematurely.
“I thought it was a bad call. I don’t think the referee should have stopped the fight that quick,” he said.
Elsewhere on the card, David Haye mounted a successful comeback after fighting friend and nightclub owner Joe Fournier, before calling for a fight with current WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
Former president and twice-impeached steak salesman, Donald Trump, provided commentary for the event.