Sunday, 20 November 2022

Evander Holyfield

 Evander Holyfield (born October 19 1962) is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1984 and 2011. The 1980s were when he was the undisputed champion at the cruiserweight division. He also held the title at the heavyweight division throughout the 1990s. Holyfield often referred to as "the Real Deal" is the only world heavyweight champion. He was the holder of the WBA, WBC and IBF titles from 1990-1992, in addition to the WBA and IBF titles were again held in 1993-1994 and the WBA title three times from 1996 to 1999 as well as the IBF title from 1997-99 as well as the WBA title four times from 2000-2001. Holyfield was an amateur who won bronze in the light heavyweight division of the 1984 Summer Olympics. He turned professional at the age of 21 and stepped up to cruiserweight in 1985 and winning his first world title the following year, defeating Dwight Muhammad Qawi for the WBA title.

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