Earlier this year, Mitt Romney and Evander Holyfield set up a boxing match for charity. The fight finally took place on Friday night. The bout started out with Romney getting in some work early:

Mitt Romney has Evander Holyfield on the ropes! https://t.co/c518oI5cfE — Jody Genessy (@DJJazzyJody) May 16, 2015

The politician even knocked the boxing legend down!

Mitt Romney with a blast! Down goes Holyfield! Down goes Holyfield! https://t.co/zg7PasYWvk — Jody Genessy (@DJJazzyJody) May 16, 2015

But then Holyfield got serious and it wasn't long before Romney's side threw in the towel. Literally.

Mitt Romney with the quick escape after knocking down Evander Holyfield. Mitt was saved by the white towel. https://t.co/WvoqXTRJrt — Jody Genessy (@DJJazzyJody) May 16, 2015

BREAKING: The sport of boxing. Also, Mitt Romney's corner threw in the towel in the second round. Holyfield wins! pic.twitter.com/6hsxZLdLPg — Jody Genessy (@DJJazzyJody) May 16, 2015

All told, it looks like it was a fun time for a good cause.