What can be done to stop fighters like Evander Holyfield returning to boxing?

Evander Holyfield boxing

Paul Smith
Ex-British champion

If you retire over the age of 30, you canโ€™t come back or get your licence unless you tick this box, that box, or do this test, that test. The medicals must be more stringent. Thereโ€™s no aftercare. There should be a PFA for boxers where they can get looked after, where theyโ€™ve got access to insurance and pensions.

Dave Coldwell
Leading trainer

The promoters shouldnโ€™t put them on. The main thing for me is the TV execs that make the decisions on what goes on, why canโ€™t they turn round to the promoter, because itโ€™s their airtime, and say weโ€™re not airing that?

Micky Helliet
Manager & promoter

Broadcasters, sponsors or companies connected to or supporting events like that should be exposed and shamed. Holyfield was clearly in no shape to be in a boxing ring. Heโ€™s earned millions and should not be in the position in which he found himself.

Tony Jeffries
Olympic medallist

Iโ€™m hoping that fight was enough for this not to happen again. This was one of the worst things Iโ€™ve seen in boxing.

Read the Boxing News verdict on Triller’s Holyfield show here

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