For those underwhelmed by the lackluster Mayweather-Pacquiao bout, the actual "fight of the century" is tonight -- and it won't cost you an arm and a leg to watch.
Mitt "Bird Legs" Romney will duke it out with heavyweight legend Evander Holyfield Friday night in Salt Lake City for a match (or mismatch) that is sure to be one for the ages.
And while sharing your pay-per-view of the Mayweather-Pacquiao showdown over Periscope was grounds for a copyright infringement notice, this fight will be broadcast on the live streaming app for free at 8:30 p.m. E.T., according to the charity sponsoring the bout.
LIVE on #Periscope: Follow us to watch #cvfightnight live tonight! https://t.co/MiAbbgUVfD— CharityVision (@CharityVision) May 15, 2015
Say what you will about Romney, the guy is obviously not afraid to take a beating. As if two failed presidential campaigns weren't enough, the 68-year-old, who says he was nicknamed "Bird Legs" in high school, will make his boxing debut sparring with a former Undisputed World Champion heavyweight.
Of course, the match is a light-hearted charity event to raise funds for Charity Vision, which treats eye impairments worldwide, so don't expect any vicious KOs.
The stage is set for the big match tonight that is slated to pull in nearly 1 million dollars for @CharityVision! pic.twitter.com/StKZglJcJm— CharityVision (@CharityVision) May 15, 2015
The organizers may be passing up a golden economic opportunity in this regard. A Mashable poll found that 85% of readers are willing to pay at least $10 to see Romney get punched in the face, so there is definitely some money to be made here.