Evander Holyfield, the American former professional boxer, was born on October 19, 1962. He is known for his achievements in the boxing world, including being the only four-time world heavyweight champion.

Evander Holyfield's Birth

Evander Holyfield was born on October 19, 1962 in Atmore, Alabama.

Evander Holyfield, the American boxer known as 'the Real Deal', was born on October 19, 1962 in Atmore, Alabama, U.S. He is the only professional fighter to win the heavyweight championship four separate times, surpassing the record of Muhammad Ali.

Birth of Evander Holyfield

Evander Holyfield was born on October 19, 1962, in Atmore, Alabama, USA. He would later become a renowned boxer and four-time heavyweight champion.

Evander Holyfield, the famous boxer, was born on October 19, 1962 in Atmore, Alabama. He later moved to Atlanta, Georgia and started his boxing career after being introduced to the sport by Carter Morgan.

Evander Holyfield, the U.S. boxer, was born on October 19, 1962, in Atmore, Alabama. He went on to become a legendary figure in the world of boxing, achieving numerous accomplishments throughout his career.

Evander Holyfield was born on October 19, 1962, in Atmore, Alabama.

Upon graduating from Fulton High School in 1980, Holyfield was only 5 ft 8 in tall and weighed 147 pounds.

Graduation from Fulton High School

Evander Holyfield graduated from Fulton High School in 1980.

At 20 years old, Holyfield represented the U.S. in the 1983 Pan American Games, winning a silver medal.

Representation in 1983 Pan American Games

Holyfield began his professional boxing career as a light heavyweight with a televised victory over Lionel Byarm at Madison Square Garden.

Holyfield's Professional Debut as a Light Heavyweight

On November 15, 1984, Evander Holyfield made his debut in boxing.

Debut in Boxing

Holyfield won a six-round decision over Eric Winbush in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Victory Over Eric Winbush

Holyfield achieved a first-round knockout victory over Fred Brown in Norfolk, Virginia.

Knockout of Fred Brown

In Corpus Christi, Texas, Holyfield knocked out Mark Rivera in two rounds.

Knockout of Mark Rivera

Moving up to the cruiserweight division, Holyfield won an eight-round decision over Tyrone Booze in Norfolk, Virginia.

Victory Over Tyrone Booze in Cruiserweight Division

Holyfield achieved a first-round knockout victory over Rick Myers in Atlanta.

Knockout of Rick Myers

In Atlantic City, Holyfield knocked out Jeff Meachem in five rounds.

Knockout of Jeff Meachem

Holyfield won by knocking out Anthony Davis in the fourth round in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Victory Over Anthony Davis

Evander Holyfield won the WBA Cruiserweight title by defeating Dwight Muhammad Qawi in his 11th professional bout.

Evander Holyfield wins WBA Cruiserweight title

Holyfield unified his WBA belt with the IBF belt by knocking out Ricky Parkey in three rounds.

Unifying WBA and IBF Cruiserweight Belts

In France, Holyfield retained his title with an eleven-round knockout victory against former world champion Ossie Ocasio.

Retaining Title Against Ossie Ocasio

After announcing his move up in weight to pursue the World Heavyweight Championship held by Tyson, Holyfield's first fight as a Heavyweight took place on July 16, where he beat former Tyson rival James 'Quick' Tillis by a knockout in five rounds.

Holyfield's First Heavyweight Fight

Holyfield's last fight of 1989 was against hard-punching fringe contender Alex Stewart. Despite an early shock from Stewart, Holyfield eventually defeated him in eight rounds.

Holyfield's Fight Against Alex Stewart

In 1989, Holyfield met former Heavyweight Champion Michael Dokes in a fight that was named one of the best fights of the 1980s by Ring magazine. Holyfield won by a knockout in the 10th round.

Holyfield's Fight Against Michael Dokes

After defeating Michael Dokes, Holyfield faced Brazilian Champion Adilson Rodrigues, winning the fight in just two rounds.

Holyfield's Fight Against Adilson Rodrigues

Evander Holyfield defeated Buster Douglas to become the world heavyweight champion by winning the fight with a knockout in three rounds.

Evander Holyfield becomes world heavyweight champion by defeating Buster Douglas

On October 25, 1990, Evander Holyfield knocked out Buster Douglas in the third round to claim the heavyweight boxing title.

Evander Holyfield defeats Buster Douglas

On October 25, 1990, Evander Holyfield scored a third-round knockout of James (“Buster”) Douglas to win the undisputed heavyweight title of the WBA, WBC, and IBF.

Evander Holyfield wins undisputed heavyweight title

After Buster Douglas defeated Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield quickly dispatched Douglas with a third-round knockout on October 25, 1990, to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.

Holyfield becomes undisputed heavyweight champion

In what is considered one of the biggest upsets in boxing history, Holyfield defeated Buster Douglas to become the new undisputed heavyweight champion on October 25, 1990.

Holyfield Becomes Undisputed Heavyweight Champion

Evander Holyfield emerged victorious over George Foreman on April 19, 1991, in a 12-round match to secure the heavyweight boxing title.

Evander Holyfield defeats George Foreman

On November 23, 1991, Evander Holyfield achieved a TKO victory over Bert Cooper in the seventh round to retain his heavyweight boxing title.

Evander Holyfield defeats Bert Cooper

On June 19, 1992, Evander Holyfield defeated Larry Holmes in a 12-round match to claim the heavyweight boxing title. This victory marked a significant moment in Holyfield's boxing career.

Evander Holyfield beats Larry Holmes for heavyweight boxing title

On November 13, 1992, Riddick Bowe secured the undisputed world heavyweight boxing crown by defeating Evander Holyfield in a unanimous points decision in Las Vegas. This victory was the first of their three meetings.

Riddick Bowe wins undisputed world heavyweight boxing crown over Evander Holyfield

On November 13, 1992, Evander Holyfield lost the undisputed heavyweight title to Riddick Bowe in a 12-round decision.

Evander Holyfield loses heavyweight title to Riddick Bowe

During the rematch with Bowe, a man in a parachute flew dangerously close to the boxing ring, causing chaos in the crowd. The man landed on the ropes and apron of the ring before being beaten by Bowe's entourage. Holyfield eventually won the fight and regained his world heavyweight titles.

Fan Man Fight

Evander Holyfield emerged victorious in a 12-round match against Riddick Bowe on November 6, 1993, reclaiming the heavyweight boxing title. This win added another milestone to Holyfield's boxing career.

Evander Holyfield beats Riddick Bowe for heavyweight boxing title

On April 22, 1994, Michael Moorer fought against Evander Holyfield in a boxing match at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The match ended with a score of 96-93 in favor of Ron Lipton, 97-92 in favor of Henry Eugene Grant, and 95-94 in favor of Eugenia Williams.

Michael Moorer vs. Evander Holyfield Boxing Match

On April 22, 1994, in a World Boxing Organization (WBO) match, Evander Holyfield lost a 12-round decision to Michael Moorer in his first defense after regaining the titles.

Evander Holyfield loses to Michael Moorer in WBO match

Michael Moorer defeated Evander Holyfield in a 12-round match on April 22, 1994, to claim the heavyweight boxing title. This match marked a significant moment in Moorer's boxing career.

Michael Moorer beats Evander Holyfield for heavyweight boxing title

Holyfield made a successful comeback in 1995 with a ten-round decision win against Ray Mercer, becoming the first man to knock down Mercer.

Return to the Ring vs. Ray Mercer

In a highly anticipated match, Evander Holyfield won against Mike Tyson by a technical knockout in the 11th round on September 11, 1996. This victory was a significant moment in Holyfield's career.

Holyfield defeats Tyson in the first match

On October 4, 1996, former undisputed boxing heavyweight world champion Evander Holyfield married Janice Itson at Glynn Wedding Chapel in nearby Fayetteville. Both were 34 years old at the time.

Wedding of Evander Holyfield and Janice Itson

On November 9, 1996, Evander Holyfield scored a stunning upset by defeating heavily favored Mike Tyson with a technical knockout in the 11th round, becoming the heavyweight champion for a third time.

Evander Holyfield defeats Mike Tyson in WBA bout

Evander Holyfield faced Mike Tyson in their first match on November 9, 1996. This fight was significant in the boxing world as Holyfield won by a technical knockout in the 11th round.

Evander Holyfield fights Mike Tyson

In a rematch on June 28, 1997, known as 'The Bite Fight', Mike Tyson infamously bit off a part of Evander Holyfield's ear during the third round. This incident led to Tyson's disqualification and a chaotic aftermath in the boxing world.

Holyfield vs. Tyson II: The Bite Fight

On November 9, 1996, Evander Holyfield caused an upset by defeating Mike Tyson in an 11th-round knockout in Las Vegas to regain the WBA heavyweight boxing title. Holyfield became the second boxer, after Muhammad Ali, to win a heavyweight title three times.

Evander Holyfield upsets Mike Tyson to regain WBA heavyweight boxing title

In a highly controversial match, Evander Holyfield won the return bout against Mike Tyson after Tyson was disqualified in the third round for biting off a piece of Holyfield's ear.

Evander Holyfield wins return bout against Mike Tyson

The rematch between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson in 1997 ended in controversy when Tyson bit off a part of Holyfield's ear during the fight, leading to disqualification and chaos in the boxing world.

Holyfield vs. Tyson II - Bite Fight

Evander Holyfield regained the IBF title by defeating Moorer in the eighth round of their rematch on November 8, 1997.

Holyfield Regained IBF Title by Knocking Out Moorer

Holyfield started the fight aggressively, knocking Nielsen down in the 3rd round. Despite Nielsen clowning around, Holyfield pushed him into a corner and battered him with combinations until the referee stopped the contest.

Fight between Holyfield and Nielsen

In 1999, Evander Holyfield faced Lennox Lewis in a unification fight for the undisputed WBA, WBC and IBF titles, which ended in a controversial split draw.

Unification Fight against Lennox Lewis

On March 13, 1999, Evander Holyfield faced Lennox Lewis in a bout that ended in a draw, despite many observers believing Lewis had won.

Controversial Draw Between Holyfield and Lewis

On November 13, 1999, Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield in a rematch, unifying the WBA and IBF heavyweight titles.

Lewis Defeated Holyfield to Unify Heavyweight Titles

Lennox Lewis was stripped of the WBA title on April 12, 2000, due to a controversy over a mandatory defense.

Lewis Stripped of WBA Title

On August 12, 2000, Evander Holyfield defeated John Ruiz to win the vacant WBA heavyweight title.

Holyfield Won WBA Heavyweight Title Against Ruiz

In March 2001, John Ruiz defeated Evander Holyfield by a 12-round decision, making history as the first Hispanic to win a Heavyweight title. Holyfield's attempt to regain the title in December ended in a draw.

Ruiz vs. Holyfield II

In December 2001, Evander Holyfield and Ruiz had a third fight which ended in a draw.

Holyfield vs. Ruiz III

In a battle of former heavyweight boxing champions in Atlantic City, Evander Holyfield beats Hasim Rahman by TKO. The fight was stopped 1:40 into the 8th round due to a giant welt above Rahman's left eye.

Evander Holyfield defeats Hasim Rahman

On December 14, 2002, Chris Byrd defeated Evander Holyfield by a 12-round unanimous decision, preventing Holyfield from becoming the Heavyweight Champion for the fifth time.

Holyfield vs. Byrd

On December 14, 2002, Evander Holyfield lost to Chris Byrd in a unanimous decision for the IBF heavyweight championship.

Holyfield Lost to Byrd for IBF Heavyweight Championship

In the boxing match held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, Evander Holyfield faced Chris Byrd in a rematch. Holyfield's corner threw in the towel in the 9th round, leading to a loss for Holyfield by unanimous decision.

Holyfield vs. Byrd II Fight

On October 4, 2003, Evander Holyfield lost to James Toney by TKO in the ninth round when his corner threw in the towel.

Holyfield loses to James Toney by TKO

Before the fight with James Toney on October 4, 2003, Evander Holyfield was ranked as the 4th Heavyweight in the world by Ring magazine, as well as in the top 5 by both the WBC & IBF.

Evander Holyfield ranked 4th Heavyweight in the world

A professional boxing match between former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield and reigning IBF cruiserweight champion James Toney. The match was billed as 'The War on October 4' and took place on October 4, 2003.

Evander Holyfield vs. James Toney

On November 13, 2004, at the age of 42, Evander Holyfield returned to the ring to face Larry Donald and lost in a twelve-round unanimous decision.

Holyfield faces Larry Donald

In August 2005, the New York State Athletic Commission banned Evander Holyfield from boxing in New York citing 'diminishing skills' despite passing medical tests.

Holyfield banned from boxing in New York

On August 18, 2006, Evander Holyfield defeated Jeremy Bates by TKO in a 10-round bout at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas after landing roughly twenty consecutive punches on Bates.

Holyfield defeats Jeremy Bates by TKO

On November 10, 2006, Evander Holyfield defeated Fres Oquendo by unanimous decision in San Antonio, Texas after knocking Oquendo down in the first round.

Holyfield defeats Fres Oquendo by unanimous decision

On February 28, 2007, Evander Holyfield was linked to a pharmacy under investigation for supplying illegal steroids and HGH to athletes.

Allegations of steroid and HGH use

On March 17, 2007, Evander Holyfield defeated Vinny Maddalone by TKO when Maddalone's corner threw in the towel to save him from serious injury.

Holyfield defeats Vinny Maddalone by TKO

On June 30, 2007, Evander Holyfield defeated Lou Savarese by unanimous decision after knocking Savarese down in the fourth and ninth rounds.

Holyfield defeats Lou Savarese

On August 13, 2007, Evander Holyfield was confirmed to compete in a boxing match at World Wrestling Entertainment's Saturday Night's Main Event XXXV against Matt Hardy, replacing Montel Vontavious Porter.

Boxing Match at WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event

On September 22, 2007, Evander Holyfield introduced the Real Deal Grill cooking appliance through TV infomercials. The grill was manufactured by Cirtran Corp.

Release of Real Deal Grill

On October 13, 2007, Evander Holyfield was defeated by Sultan Ibragimov in a fight where Ibragimov won by unanimous decision.

Holyfield defeated by Sultan Ibragimov

Evander Holyfield fought Nikolai Valuev for the WBA Heavyweight Championship in Zürich, Switzerland. Despite controversy over the decision, Valuev won by majority decision.

Evander Holyfield fights Nikolai Valuev for WBA Heavyweight Championship

Evander Holyfield defeated Francois Botha to win the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) Heavyweight title at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Evander Holyfield defeats Francois Botha for WBF Heavyweight title

After expressing interest in fighting Vitali Klitschko or Wladimir Klitschko, Holyfield's bout against Sherman Williams on November 5, 2010, at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan, was postponed twice before being rescheduled to January 22, 2011. The fight was eventually moved to The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

Holyfield vs. Williams

A fight between Evander Holyfield and Brian Nielsen, the most popular Danish heavyweight, was scheduled for March 5, 2011, in Denmark but was postponed to May 7, 2011, due to a cut Holyfield received in a previous fight. Nielsen weighed 238 pounds, the lightest in his career, and promised it would not be a one-sided affair.

Holyfield vs. Nielsen

After attempting to land a shot at a world heavyweight title, Holyfield announced his intention to retire in 2012, stating that he had achieved everything he wanted to in boxing.

Holyfield's intention to retire

In 2012, despite earning a substantial amount over his boxing career, Evander Holyfield was described as 'flat broke and bankrupt.'

Holyfield declared bankrupt

On January 3, 2014, Evander Holyfield became the 12th housemate to enter the 13th series of Celebrity Big Brother (UK).

Holyfield enters Celebrity Big Brother (UK)

On January 6, 2014, Evander Holyfield was reprimanded by the show after making controversial remarks about homosexuality on Celebrity Big Brother (UK).

Holyfield reprimanded on Celebrity Big Brother (UK)

On January 10, 2014, Evander Holyfield became the first housemate to be evicted from the 13th series of Celebrity Big Brother (UK).

Holyfield evicted from Celebrity Big Brother (UK)

Evander Holyfield won a bronze medal in the 1984 Olympics, setting the stage for his future success in boxing as one of the sport's most prominent figures for almost twenty years.

Evander Holyfield Wins Bronze in 1984 Olympics

In May 2016, Evander Holyfield entered the Argentine dancing reality show Bailando 2016.

Holyfield joins Bailando 2016

Evander Holyfield was interviewed by The HistoryMakers on January 24, 2017.

Interview with The HistoryMakers

As of 2019, Evander Holyfield was earning about $1.2 million a year, mostly through personal appearances.

Holyfield's current earnings

Holyfield announced his return to the ring for an exhibition bout against Kevin McBride on June 5, 2021, which was supposed to take place on the undercard of Teófimo López vs. George Kambosos Jr.

Announcement of Holyfield's exhibition bout

Holyfield stepped in to replace Oscar De La Hoya in a bout against Vitor Belfort after De La Hoya was hospitalized with COVID-19. The fight took place in Florida after being refused by the California State Athletic Commission.

Holyfield stepping in for De La Hoya

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