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Nickname:
Real Deal
Evander Holyfield
Legend
Born
Oct 19, 1962
Age
50
Height
6'2"
Reach
78"
Head Trainers
Ronnie Shields
Stance
Orthodox
Style
boxer / counter-puncher
Division
Heavyweight
Years Active
1984-2004; 2006-08; 2009-Present
Record
44
10
2
NC
1
KOs
29
KO%
50%
Origin
Atlanta, Georgia, USAProfile
Strengths
Immense heart and will
Can box and slug
Extremely durable
Good combinations; Handspeed
Experience vs top opposition
Facts
Was the first undisputed world Cruiserweight Champion.
Was the first 4-time Heavyweight Champion.
Defeated Mike Tyson twice.
Major World Titles
World Cruiserweight
1988–1988
WBA Cruiserweight
1986-88
IBF Cruiserweight
1987–88
WBC Cruiserweight
1988
UNDISPUTED Heavyweight
1990-92
IBF/ WBA Heavyweight
1993-94
WBA Heavyweight
1996-99
IBF Heavyweight
1997-99
WBA Heavyweight
2000-01
Significant Wins
TD 8 Hasim Rahman - 2002
TKO Michael Moorer - 1998
TKO 11 Mike Tyson -1996
MD 12 Riddick Bowe - 1993
UD 10 Ray Mercer -1993
UD 12 George Foreman - 1991
KO 3 Buster Douglas - 1990
TKO 8 Alex Stuart - 1989
TKO 10 Michael Dokes - 1989
KO 4 Dwight M. Qawi-1987
SD 15 Dwight M. Qawi-1986
Significant Loses
UD 12 John Ruiz - 2001
UD 12 Lennox Lewis - 1999
TKO 8 Riddick Bowe - 1995
UD 12 Riddick Bowe - 1992
Amateur Info
Won a bronze medal in the 1984 Summer Olympic Games after a controversial disqualification in the 2nd Round.
Images
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