Evander Holyfield
Evander Holyfield: A Boxing Legend
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Evander Holyfield's full name is Evander Holyfield Jr., but he is more commonly known as "The Real Deal." He was also nicknamed "Big Georgie" during his early boxing career.
Birth and Death Dates
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Evander Holyfield was born on August 19, 1962, in Atlanta, Georgia. Unfortunately, he has not passed away; the information provided will focus on his life and accomplishments.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Holyfield is an American former professional boxer, best known for being a four-time world heavyweight champion.
Early Life and Background
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Evander Holyfield was raised in a low-income household with nine siblings. His father passed away when he was just three years old, leaving his mother to care for the family alone. Despite these challenges, Holyfield found solace in boxing at a young age, training at the local Boys Club gym. He won numerous amateur titles before turning pro in 1984.
Major Accomplishments
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Holyfield's professional career spanned over two decades and included:
Winning four world heavyweight titles (WBA, WBC, IBF, and Ring Magazine)
Being one of only five boxers to have successfully defended the heavyweight title nine times or more
Defeating Mike Tyson in a highly publicized rematch in 1997, which cemented his status as a formidable opponentNotable Works or Actions
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Holyfield's career was marked by several notable moments:
His rivalry with Mike Tyson, which included two epic battles in the ring
Being stripped of his WBA title for testing positive for steroids in 1994
Winning the IBF and Ring Magazine titles in 1993
Impact and Legacy
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Holyfield's impact on boxing extends beyond his impressive records. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all time, known for his unorthodox fighting style and ability to adapt to different opponents.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Evander Holyfield is often quoted or remembered for:
His post-fight antics, including biting off a piece of Mike Tyson's ear in 1997
His philanthropic efforts, particularly his work with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America
* His enduring legacy as one of boxing's most iconic figures
Evander Holyfield's remarkable life story is a testament to the power of determination and hard work. From overcoming adversity in his childhood to becoming a world champion, he has left an indelible mark on the sport of boxing.
Quotes by Evander Holyfield
If you don't take no chances, then you're not a performer. Performers always take chances. You go see a singer, they'll hit the high note. They'll hit that note, they're not afraid, they're gonna exaggerate the fact and make me enjoy it, make me say, 'Wow, I wish I could do that!'
That’s the biggest problem with boxing in the United States. They do not promote it like they used to, when it used to be Howard Cosell and they showed it on ‘Wide World of Sports.’ Everybody knew all the fighters. Everybody was looking forward to the year when the Olympics came on.
Well, of course a boxing match is hard because boxing isn’t set for you to do good. You have to force your will upon someone, but dancing you don’t have to force your will. It should be a lot easier because if I make a mistake I don’t get hit.
I came up poor. My mother only had a fourth-grade education. My dad didn’t have any education at all. But they were very structured. They worked hard. You know, they didn’t complain. They didn’t murmur. And they believe in the Christ.
Well, when I think of steroids I think of an image. You have the advantage over someone, which is a form of cheating. I guess it wouldn’t be right unless it was legal for everybody. Reason it’s not legal for everybody is because it can hurt people seriously.
I beat Larry Holmes and George Foreman. I whupped Mike Tyson twice. I had my ear chewed off and spat on the ground in front of me. I’ve seen everything it is possible to see in boxing. I know this business better than anyone. So I live and die by my own decisions.
The game’s been good to me and I hope I’ve been good to the game. I’m 50 years old and I’ve pretty much did everything that I wanted to do in boxing.
A sight game is that I am hurt, but I aim to make you believe I am not even hurt, and with this confidence appearing on my face, I don’t panic, otherwise your opponent will know that you are hurt. That’s the whole art game in boxing.