Evander Holyfield Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, DOB(Famous Birthday), Family, Wife, Net Worth

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Evander Holyfield (The Real Deal, The Warrior)

Last Updated: 26 May, 2023 | Views: 436

Age: 61

Profession: Boxer

Evander Holyfield Birth Date, Sign, Religion, Nationality, Hometown

Date of Birth
01 Oct, 1962 (61 Years 11 Months 17 Days)

Birth Country
United States

Birth State/Province
Alabama

Birth District
Atmore

Birth Sign
Libra

Religion
Christianity

Nationalities
American

Evander Holyfield Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):
Evander Holyfield is a former professional boxer from the United States who contested between 1984 and 2011. He held the title of undefeated champion in two weight divisions during the three belt era, at cruiserweight in the late 1980s and heavyweight in the early 1990s. He is still the only boxer in history to have done so. The only four-time world heavyweight champion is Holyfield, also known as "the Real Deal," who held the truly united WBA, WBC, and IBF titles from 1990 to 1992, the WBA and IBF titles once more from 1993 to 1994, the WBA title for a 3rd time from 1996 to 1999, the IBF title for a 3rd time from 1997 to 1999, and Between 2000 and 2001, the WBA title was won for a fourth time.

Career:
In 1984: He made his professional debut at Madison Square Garden as a light heavyweight, winning in six rounds over Lionel Byarm.
In 1985: Holyfield defeated Eric Winbush in a decision after six rounds in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
In 1987: He defended his title over Henry Tillman, a gold medalist and former Olympic colleague who had defeated Mike Tyson twice as a professional.
In 1990: Seamus McDonagh was defeated by Holyfield after four rounds of combat.
In 2007: Holyfield defeated Lou Savarese by knocking the heavier and bigger fighter down twice in the fourth and ninth rounds.

Achievements and Awards:
In 1982: He got the Golden Gloves national title.
In 1986: Holyfield was crowned cruiserweight champion by the WBA.
In 1990: He became the Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion.

Unknown Facts:
He first encountered professional boxing through Carter Morgan when he was eight years old.
Tyson was heavily favored to win, but Holyfield defeated Tyson in the 11th round via TKO.

Evander Holyfield Height, Weight, Eye Color, Hair

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 189 cm
In Meters 1.89 m
In feet Inches 6'2"

Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 102 Kg
In Pounds 225 lbs

Eye Color
Dark Bown

Hair Color
Bald

Evander Holyfield Family, Parents, Kids, Father, Mother, Children

Father's Name
Isom Coley

Mother's Name
Annie Laura Holyfield

Spouse
Candi Calvana Smith, Janice Itson, Paulette Bowen

Brother(s)
Bernard Holyfield

Son(s)
Evander Holyfield Jr.,Elijah Holyfield, Eleazar Evan Holyfield, Ewin Ezekiel Holyfield, Eli Ethan Holyfield,Elijah Jedidiah Holyfield

Daughter(s)
Evette Ashley Holyfield,Emani Winter Holyfield, Ebonne Esheal Holyfield, Eden Eloise Holyfield, Eve Elizabeth Holyfield

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