Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is done fighting with politicians, so he’s decided to fight a boxer - Evander Holyfield, to be specific. The fight, which is for charity and will actually happen, is scheduled for tonight in Utah.
The two filmed a so-bad-it’s-good video, in which the two get ready for the fight. Romney also referenced Holyfield’s ear, which was partly bit off by Mike Tyson in their infamous 1997 bout. It’s apparently the one joke Romney has, because he also used it during a New York Times interview this week.
“I’m staying far away from his ears,” Romney told the Times. “I don’t for a moment want for him to confuse me with anyone from his past.”
Romney said that he didn’t approach Nevada Sen. Harry Reid, who is a former boxer and a Democrat, for advice. However, “if I’m successful in the bout with Evander, then my next bout is going to be with Harry,” he added.
Romney and Evander had their weigh-in Thursday night. According to ABC News, Romney came in at 179 pounds, while Holyfield is 236 pounds.
The two are fighting to help raise money and awareness for CharityVision, which helps doctors in developing countries stop curable blindness.
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