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Column: Making money in boxing means not saying you’re sorry

Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield, center, has his gloves and hand wraps removed after losing in the first round of a boxing match against former MMA star Vitor Belfort, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Hollywood, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Former MMA star Vitor Belfort, right, defends against former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield during a boxing match, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Hollywood, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Former heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield walks into the ring for his boxing match against former MMA star Vitor Belfort, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Hollywood, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Former MMA star Vitor Belfort, left, punches former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield during a boxing match, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Hollywood, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Column: Making money in boxing means not saying you’re sorry