Trudeau is not a racist. The fight was for charity. A compelling match-up generates interest and helps to raise money. Brazeau was the "perfect foil" because he was the opposite of Trudeau in every way - conservative, aboriginal, a senator, muscular etc. - yet skilled enough to win (if he'd trained harder). Made for a compelling fight. The event raised a lot of money for charity, over $300k if I remember. Brazeau expressed no hard feelings at losing, nor should he.