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Evander Holyfield
Boxer
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Happy Birthday
October 19, 1962
Birthplace
United States
Age
58
Birth Sign
Libra
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<p>Evander Holyfield is a skilled boxer with the nickname The Real Deal. He fought in the Olympics, and was the World Heavyweight Champion from 1990 – 1992. He held the title once more from 1993 – 1994.</p> <h3>In the Beginning</h3> <p>Evander Holyfield was born on October 19, 1962 in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmore,_Alabama" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Atmore, Alabama</a>, but grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. As a child, he took many boxing lessons, helping to lay the foundation for his future. As he grew older, he competed in the Golden Glove competitions during the 1980s. He won the national Golden Gloves Championship in 1984. Soon after, he was able to make it onto the U.S. Olympic team. He participated in the 1984 Olympics being held in Los Angeles. Sadly, he saw disappointment in the ring. Evander was disqualified while in a semifinal match with Kevin Barry of New England, because hit his opponent after a break. There were people who disputed the call the referee made. However, Evander did earn the bronze medal regardless.</p> <h3>Career Accomplishments</h3> <p>Evander won the bronze medal during the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics before starting his professional boxing career. He became the Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World after he defeated <a href="http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2012/10/25/the-sports-kings-holyfield-vs-douglas-flashback-october-25-1990/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James “Buster” Douglas</a> in 1990. He eventually lost the title to Riddick Bowe in 1992. Evander was able to win it back when he had a rematch with Bowe. Evander lost the title a second time when Michael Moore won it in 1994. In 1999, he went up against <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lennox_Lewis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lennox Lewis</a>. The first match they had ended with a draw. They had another rematch later in the year, but Lewis came out as the victor. Evander did win his fourth championship in 2000 though, winning the WBA championship from John Ruiz, but he once again lost the victory to Ruiz the following year.</p> <h3>Most Known For</h3> <p>While Evander Holyfield is famous for his participation in the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles for the bronze medal he won. Many people recall Evander Holyfield for the fight he had with Mike Tyson. Evander had defeated Tyson previously in 1996 in order to win the WBA championship. While they were fighting, Tyson bit Evander's ear twice during the match -- taking a chunk out of it. Tyson was disqualified from the fight, and the behavior he demonstrated in the ring became international news. Evander forgave Mike Tyson for what he did, and went on to get his IBF title back from Michael Moore.</p> <h3>Where Are They Now</h3> <p>Evander is still pursuing his boxing career, but it has begun to slow down. He did beat Jeremy Bates with a knockout in 2006. It was the first fight he had had in over two years. Ever since, he has started to look into other business opportunities. He appeared as a contestant on <em>Dancing with the Stars</em> in 2005. He even wrote a memoir called <em>Becoming Holyfield: A Fighter's Journey</em>, which he released in 2008. In 2014, Evander was honored by being inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame. Mike Tyson was the one who presented Evander with the trophy.</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> </h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> </h2> <p> </p>
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Evander Holyfield Net Worth
Net Worth
Net Worth in 2021
$500 Thousand
Annual Earnings
N/A
Assets
Not Available
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Evander Holyfield Profile
Basic Info
Full Real Name
Evander Holyfield
Date of Birth
October 19, 1962
Age
58
Birthday
19-Oct
Yers of Birth
1962
Nick Name
Not Available
Family Name
Not Available
Birth Place
Atmore, AL
Residence
Not Available
Gender
Male
Profession
Boxer
Nationality
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Ethnicity
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Fluently Speaks
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Religion
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<h3>Current Personal Life</h3> <p>Evander still boxes, but his career as a boxer has begun to slow down. In 1999, he married his second wife Janice. The marriage eventually ended in divorce in 2000. The divorce became ugly though when he made a request to have a paternity test done on their child at the time.</p>
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Physical Stats
Height (in feets)
6 feet 2 in
Weight (in kgs)
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Height (in meters)
1.89
Weight (in lbs)
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Family
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Signs
Sun Sign
Libra
Star Sign
Libra
Birth Sign Duality
Assertive
Birth Sign Modality
Cardinal Air
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Education
Highest Qulification
Not Available
High School
Fulton High School 1980
College
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University
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Awards
Best Boxer ESPY Award 1998, 1997, 1994
Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award 1997
Dramatic Individual Performance of the Year ESPY Award 1997
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