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Holyfield Talks Povetkin Fight, Tyson Incident, More

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:43:00 +0300

Former four time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield (44-10-2, 29KOs) is�ready to�accept the challenge of�WBA �regular� champion Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15KOs). According to�Holyfield, discussions are still ongoing to�stage the fight on�December 17th in�Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland. At�the moment, Holyfield, 48-years-old, has no�intention of�retiring

Evander Holyfield: Povetkin is a Possibility To Fight Next

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:11:00 +0300

Former four time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield (44-10-2, 29KOs) has issued his request to fight the WBA’s new «regular» champion Alexander Povetkin in the fall. Holyfield sat ringside at Erfurt, Germany on Saturday night and watched Povetkin win a twelve round decision over Ruslan Chagaev to capture the title. Once the decision was announced, Holyfield, 48-years-old, entered the ring to give his congrats

Holyfield stops Nielsen

Sun, 08 May 2011 01:53:00 +0300

48-year-old former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield (44-10-2, 29�KOs) defeated 46-year-old Super Brian Nielsen (64-3, 43�KOs) by�eleventh round TKO on�Saturday night at�the Koncerthuset in�Copenhagen, Denmark. Holyfield was much sharper than Nielsen, who was returning after an�eight year retirement. Holyfield scored a�knockdown in�round three and proceeded to�break down and bust up�Nielsen

Weights from Denmark

Sat, 07 May 2011 15:46:00 +0300

Coming back after an eight year layoff, Super Brian Nielsen surprised everyone with his lowest weight in his entire career. Conversely for Holyfield it was the highest weight of his career. Evander Holyfield 225 vs Brian Nielsen 238

Evander Holyfield ’ready’ in Denmark

Tue, 03 May 2011 13:13:00 +0300

Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield is hoping to line up a world championship fight if he can beat Brian Nielsen in a non-title bout Saturday. The 48-year-old Holyfield (43-10-2), who held the world heavyweight title four times, arrived in Denmark on Sunday for the bout at Copenhagen’s concert hall and said he wouldn’t be fighting if he wasn’t ready

Sauerlands Meyer Wonders: The WBF Had a Role?

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:25:00 +0300

In response to the WBFs below press release, Sauerland Events General Manager, Chris Meyers, said he had no idea the WBF had anything to do with former four-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield. The WBF circulated a press release, which detailed their refusal to sanction Holyfields upcoming fight with Brian Nielsen

Holyfield postpones fight against Brian Nielsen

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:58:00 +0300

Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield has postponed his bout with Denmarks Brian Nielsen. Promoter Kalle Sauerland said Thursday the March 5 fight has been moved back to May 7 to allow Holyfield more time to recover from injury

Holyfield-Williams no decision

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:18:00 +0300

Legendary heavyweight world champion Evander The Real Deal Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs) and Sherman Tank Williams (34-11, 19 KOs) ended in a three round no-contest on Saturday night at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The 48-year-old Holyfield was cut over the left eye in round two by an unintentional headbutt and rocked by a Williams right hand in round three

Holyfield-Williams Post Fight Quotes

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:12:00 +0300

Evander Holyfield: Im very disappointed. He fought the way he should have. He understood he would have his head low when he threw the overhand right. If I didnt move back, wed clash heads. It was to his advantage to get lower because hes short. Being that short he had to fight that fight. He didnt have to, he chose to

Weights: Evander Holyfield 224, Sherman Williams 258

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 09:39:00 +0300

Evander Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs), World Federation Heavyweight Champion, Atlanta, GA 224 LBS. Sherman Williams (34-11, 19 KOs), Challenger, Ft. Pierce, FL by way of the Bahamas 258 LBS. 8-ROUNDS � HEAVYWEIGHTS -- PPV Kevin Johnson (23-1-1, 10 KOs), Atlanta, GA 245 ½ LBS. Julius Long (15-14, 13 KOs), Detroit, M 300 LBS.

Holyfield: I Dont Need The Money, I Wants The Titles

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:31:00 +0300

Four-time heavyweight champion Evander "The Real Deal" Holyfield, who turned 48 on October 19, is finishing up his training for his 56th fight when he meets 38-year-old Sherman "Tank" Williams at the Greenbrier Resort in southeastern West Virginia on Jan. 22. In preparation for Williams (34-11-2, 19 knockouts), Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs) is being trained by veteran Tommy Brooks

Holyfield: Mayweather-Pacquiao, Neither is Number One

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:14:00 +0300

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield recently gave his opinion on the growing debate as to which fighter should be ranked as the best, Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather Jr. Speaking with Suge Green of OnTheGrind Boxing Radio, Holyfield refused to rank either fighter as the best. He said neither boxer deserves the title of being

Holyfield-Williams promo video

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:24:00 +0300

Holyfield-Williams on PPV

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:11:00 +0300

The January 22 twelve-rounder between former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield and Sherman �The Tank� Williams at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, will be available on pay-per-view it was announced today. The card is being promoted by ARK Promotions and ticket/hotel packages can be purchased beginning at $575 per person

Holyfield-Williams off again

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:58:00 +0300

For the third time the proposed bout between former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs) and Sherman �Tank� Williams (34-11-2, 19 KOs) has again been postponed. The bout had been previously scheduled for November 5th, November 12, and December 9th. Williams� manager, Si Stern of South Florida was upset to say the least and shed some insight on the string of postponements

Evander Holyfield-Brian Nielsen in Play For March of 2011?

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:32:00 +0300

Danish paper BT reports that the battle between old-timers Brian Nielsen and Evander Holyfield will go ahead on March 5 of next year in either Herning or Copenhagen. Nielsen is still in rehab training after knee surgery and not even he himself is certain the knee will hold up once the serious training begins

Holyfield vs Williams in The Works For November 5

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:17:00 +0300

Boxing's only four-time heavyweight champion, Evander Holyfield (43-10-2, 28KOs), will make his ring return on November 5 against Sherman Williams (34-11-2, 19KOs). Holyfield turns 48 on October 19. Holyfield returns from a April knockout victory over former champion Francois Botha. Williams, 37, won nine of his last ten fights. Holyfield plans to target a title fight with WBC champion Vitali Klitschko

John Ruiz Retires

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:03:00 +0300

After a professional career spanning 18 years, highlighted by becoming the first and only Heavyweight World Champion of Latino heritage, two-time world champion John Ruiz today announced his retirement from the ring. Ruiz (44-9-1, 30 KOs) defeated three world champions � Evander Holyfield, Hasim Rahman and Tony Tucker � as well as top contenders such as Andrew Golota, Fres Oquendo, Jameel McCline and Kirk Johnson

Holyfield stops Botha in 8th

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 07:02:00 +0300

In a bout broadcast by per-per-view from Las Vegas, Nevada, Evander Holyfield won a share of the heavyweight championship for the fifth time by winning the vacant World Boxing Federation Heavyweight title with an eighth round knockout over Francois Botha. Holyfield weighed 220, Botha 250. Botha won the first two rounds by manhandling Holyfield, landing hooks on the inside and constantly tying him up. Holyfield began scoring in the second with with counter lefts, and appeared to win rounds three

Quotes: Holyfield Knocks Botha Silly in Las Vegas

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:55:00 +0300

Evander Holyfield: �People talk and you act like it doesn�t bother you when they call you old and senile. I�ve been telling people since 1992 when I lost to Riddick Bowe that I was going to be undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. I won 2 but not the third. It�s never been about money. I was brought up poor and never had anything. I was taught to have goals and to never quit

Holyfield-Botha Weights

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:31:00 +0300

Evander Holyfield 220 vs. Francois Botha 250 (For Botha�s WBF heavyweight title) Henry Namauu 199 vs. Rayford Johnson 196 Arthur Williams 200 vs. Valente Tinajero 198 Rocco Santomauro126 vs. Karl Hammer 126 Crystal Hoy 129 vs. Jennifer Han 129

Holyfield licensed in Nevada

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:54:00 +0300

47-year-old former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield was granted a one fight boxing license by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday. The decision opens the door for Evander to face 41-year-old WBF champ Frans Botha on April 17 at the Orleans Hotel & Casino

Oquendo-King heats up

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:54:00 +0300

Hitz Boxing returns on Saturday at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana. Headlining heavyweight contender �Fast� Fres Oquendo (31-5, 20 KOs) against journeyman banger Demetrice King (15-17, 13 KOs) for the NABA/USBA belts. King has been talking a good game, saying �I can guarantee this much, it won�t go the full 12 rounds

Team Klitschko: Valuev and King, You Can Forget 60-40

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:10:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com spoke with Shelly Finkel, adviser to WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, to get his thoughts on the recent monetary demand from promoter Don King, who is negotiating on behalf of Nikolai Valuev. Team Klitschko offered Valuev $1 million dollars for a potential May fight. King countered with a $4 million dollar demand

Holyfield-Botha Update

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:03:00 +0300

Evander Holyfield's Feb. 20 fight against Francois Botha in Kampala, Uganda, is off and plans are in the works to reschedule it, the former heavyweight champion told ESPN.com on Wednesday

Evander Holyfield-Francois Botha Heads To February 20

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:47:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was advised that Evander Holyfield's battle with Francois Botha for the WBF heavyweight title has been pushed back to February 20 in Uganda. Holyfield has lost his last two bouts. He was decisioned by then WBO heavyweight champ Sultan Ibragimov in 2007 and lost a very controversial twelve round majority decision to then WBA champion Nikolai Valuev in 2008

Holyfield vs Botha on Jan 16: Francois Expects a War

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:43:00 +0300

Promoter Eddie Bazira and Baltic Pro Box Promotions, in association with Real Deal Events LLC, SES Boxing, Fight Production and Risum Boxing, are proud to announce that contracts has been signed for legendary former four-time heavyweight champion of the world Evander �The Real Deal� Holyfield to challenge Francois Botha for the South Africans World Boxing Federation World title on January 16 at Nelson Mandela Memorial Stadium

WBA to review Valuev-Holyfield

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:17:00 +0300

FightNews has learned that the WBA Championship Committee has ordered a panel of judges to review the contest between WBA heavyweight champion Nicolay Valuev and Evander Holyfield, for the WBA Heavyweight title, held December 20th in Switzerland. The source stated that the WBA is taking this action �Due to the respect for the opinion of the fans and the media.� Valuev (50-1, 34 KOs) retained his title with a majority decision

Sauerland dismisses Holyfield protest!

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:30:00 +0300

Team Sauerland will reconsider its plan to offer Evander Holyfield a rematch against WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev following remarks made by Holyfield's trainer Tommy Brooks. The coach of the 46-year-old boxing legend, who lost a close majority decision by the scores of 116-112, 115-114 and 114-114, told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: �I think it was just some home cooking for a promoter�s fighter

Holyfield protests loss!

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:06:00 +0300

46-year-old former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield has reportedly filed a protest today with the WBA over his loss to WBA champion Nikolai Valuev on Saturday in Zurich, Switzerland. "I don't know why the judges did that, but it's an injustice," Holyfield told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "We're filing a protest that basically says, 'we want you to overturn this.' I just want what's rightfully mine. I didn't lose. I won."

Holyfield, Valuev rematch?

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:08:00 +0300

A rematch between WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev and ring legend Evander Holyfield could take place after Valuev's WBA-mandated fight against "champion in recess" Ruslan Chagaev. "Holyfield was impressive and the close result makes a rematch a possibility," stated Sauerland Event managing director Chris Meyer. "But Nikolai has to fight Chagaev first. There is no need for Chagaev to fight a different opponent before because

Nikolai Valuev Robs Evander Holyfield of Historic Title Win

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 02:03:00 +0300

At Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland, Evander Holyfield (42-10, 27KOs) was robbed of a historic win by losing a twelve-round majority-decision to seven-foot WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev (49-1, 34KOs). Holyfield, 5-4 since 2002, 46-years-old, and a 10-1 underdog in some betting circles, controlled the fight and won almost every round. The crowd showered the ring with boos when the scores were announced

Weights From Switzerland!

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:59:00 +0300

Nikolai Valuev 310.75 vs Evander Holyfield 214.25 (WBA Heavyweight Championship) Francisco Pianeta 242.25 vs Johann Duhaupas 223.25 (European Union Heavyweight Championship) Eileen Olzsewski 110.75 vs Nadia Raoul 111.25 (WIBA Flyweight Championship)

Valuev vows that he won't underestimate Holyfield!

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:57:00 +0300

Evander Holyfield believes he got what it takes to beat Nikolai Valuev and become the oldest heavyweight champion of all time. The living legend will try to deprive the Russian Giant of his WBA title when he comes face-to-face with him in Zurich on Saturday night. "I am in great shape," Holyfield said during today´s media work-out at the Swissotel. "There have been many great fighters in the history of boxing but nobody managed to win

Holyfield invades Europe!

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:55:00 +0300

Evander Holyfield is convinced he will write boxing history on December 20 when he challenges WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev in Zurich. The 46-year-old could become the oldest title-holder of all time if he beats the Russian Giant, who is the biggest and tallest champion in the history of boxing. The "Real Deal" certainly knows there is a tough challenge ahead of him. "I want to make the most of the chance

Nikolai Valuev vs. Evander Holyfield is Reportedly Done

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:57:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was advised by Don Majeski, the American agent for Sauerland Event, that a deal is pretty much done for WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev (49-1, 34KOs) to face former four-time heavyweight champon Evander Holyfield (42-9, 27KOs), with the target date of December 20 in Switzerland.

Nikolai Valuev vs. Evander Holyfield Close For 12/20

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:31:00 +0300

Former four-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield (42-9-2, 27 KOs) has accepted an offer to fight seven-foot Nikolai Valuev (49-1, 34 KOs), the WBA champion, on December 20 with the fight taking place in either Germany or Switzerland. Holyfield, turning 46 on Oct. 19, told boxing scribe Dan Rafael that his attorney is reviewing the fight contract from, who promote Valuev.

Nikolai Valuev's First Defense Tentative For December 13

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:45:00 +0300

Finn "Idi" Amin, who is Asikainen and Armenian, based in Germany with Universum, will fight Khoren Gevor for the vacant EBU middleweight title on October 24 at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki. Promoter Pekka Maeki confirms there is an agreement made although it´s not officially announced yet. However, the EBU have it already up on their website. Asikainen-Gevor is a fine matchup between two physically strong, capable

Holyfield: �I�m Not Broke!�

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:20:00 +0300

Despite recent reports that Evander Holyfield is broke, the former champ told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, �I�m not broke. I�m just not liquid. I do feel kind of sad because things have always been positive and now everybody wants to jump on me like I�m the worst person in the world and I went out and blew all my money.� Holyfield�s lavish 109 room estate, which sits on 235 acres of land in a suburb outside of Atlanta

Holyfield-Tyson Talks For Trilogy Bout?

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:38:00 +0300

"There has been some talk between us," Holyfield said. "Mike had Jeff Fenech, who's been training him, call me a few months ago. Jeff says Mike wants to fight me again - but he needs to know if I would agree to it. I said, 'It all depends on what they gonna give us - because I'm gonna catch a lot of flak if I say I'm fighting Mike Tyson again. I've already said I don't want to fight Mike no more'. Jeff says, 'What if Mike gets

EVANDER HOLYFIELD ON TYSON: I'VE WHOOPED HIM TWICE BEFORE AND I'LL WHOOP HIM AGAIN!

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:24:00 +0300

As usual, Boxingtalk brings you nothing but the biggest names in boxing. Recently, �IRON� Mike Tyson dropped by Boxingtalk and informed the world that he wants to get back into the ring, and he wants to do it against none other than the former 4 time heavyweight champion, Evander Holyfield. Holyfield wasted no time coming to THE boxing website to make his response known. Read on to see what the future hall of famer had to say

Holyfield won't retire!

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:32:00 +0300

The fight went to a decision and Ibragimov won the decision and I just have to get back in line and it doesn't mean that it's over," Evander Holyfield told reporters via telephone from Moscow following his loss to WBO heavyweight champion Sultan Ibragimov. The former four-time champion said he will assess his performance after he actually sees video of the fight and he'll take into consideration what people say about

Busy Monday in Moscow!

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:23:00 +0300

After a relatively free Sunday, Monday was all work for both WBO heavyweight world title challenger Evander Holyfield and reigning champion Sultan Ibragimov, as it�s the same for the vast majority of Moscow townsmen. Either party was fresh or flourishing which no way was surprising as both teams did their best yesterday to save more energy for the next day trainings. While Holyfield and his companions chose to sleep much

Ibragimov camp going well!

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:14:00 +0300

According to WBO Heavyweight Champion Sultan Ibragimov, a win over Evander Holyfield in Moscow on October 13th will come in part due to lessons the former Olympian learned from 'The Real Deal.' "Like Holyfield, I know the value of hard work and determination, and I know never to take any opponent lightly," said Ibragimov from his Florida training camp. "I don't care how old Holyfield is, I don't care who he's beaten or who has beaten him

Ibragimov-Chagaev off: Sultan will now defend against Holyfield!

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:47:00 +0300

After the sudden withdrawal of WBA Heavyweight Champion Ruslan Chagaev from his October 13th unification bout with WBO Heavyweight Champion Sultan Ibragimov due to undisclosed medical reasons, Seminole Warriors Boxing, Golden Boy Promotions, Main Events and Golden Grain Promotions, in association with Sampson Lewkowicz and Yuri Federov�s Sports Lab, have announced that stepping up to the plate in an attempt to win the heavyweight

Klitschko Disputes Injury, Holyfield Next?

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:10:00 +0300

When the subject of Evander Holyfield came up, Klitschko said that he would consider facing the former four-time heavyweight champion, but would rather take on the winner of the October unification between WBA champ Rusland Chagaev and WBO titleholder Sultan Ibragimov. Recent reports still have Hasim Rahman as the frontrunner to fight Klitschko next, but Holyfield, who holds a win over Rahman, would make a lot more financial sense

Iron Mike: I'm the only Tyson!

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 18:55:00 +0300

"We phoned Mike yesterday, and Sultan congratulated the legend with his 41st birthday", said Ibragimov's manager Boris Grinberg via Alexey Drozdov (Golden Grain general director) to Fightnews.com's Russian correspondent. "Mike thanked us for the greetings and wished Sultan all the best in his upcoming unification title clash with WBA champion Ruslan Chagaev. "Chagaev is known as the White Tyson", said the original

Holyfield defeats Savarese!

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 18:24:00 +0300

Four-time former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield (42-8-2, 27 KOs) won an entertaining ten round unanimous decision over Lou Savarese (46-7, 38 KOs) on Saturday night at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas. The 44-year-old Holyfield cut Savarese on the forehead (with a punch) in round one and landed some hard combinations in round two. Savarese landed a good uppercut in round three. Holyfield hurt Savarese with a huge

Ibragimov-Chagaev unification!

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:19:00 +0300

This October, Seminole Warriors Boxing, Golden Grain Promotions and Sampson Lewkowicz, in association with Universum Box Promotions, will promote the first heavyweight title unification bout in close to eight years when WBO champion Sultan Ibragimov faces off against his WBA counterpart, Ruslan Chagaev, in Moscow, Russia. The historic event presented by Nafta Moskva is not only the first unification bout between two European-born fighters

Holyfield, 44, next will fight Savarese, 41

Wed, 09 May 2007 08:06:00 +0300

Evander Holyfield will fight Lou Savarese on June 30 in El Paso, Texas, in his quest to capture another heavyweight title. It will be the fourth Texas bout in the four-time heavyweight champion�s comeback bid. The 44-year-old Holyfield has won all three fights since returning from a two-year layoff, improving to 41-8-2. His first comeback fight was a second-round knockout of Jeremy Bates in Dallas in August. He won a decision over Fres Oquendo in San Antonio in November.

Platov to face Holyfield!

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 18:37:00 +0300

It has been rumoured today in Belgium that Oleg Platov, 25-1 (21 KOs), fresh from a win last Saturday in Stuttgart against Colin Wilson for his IBF Intercontinental title will probably face Evander Holyfield, 41-8-2 (27 KOs) next June 30 in Calgary, Canada. Negotiations are still ongoing but the Holyfield camp is very interested and were present in Stuttgart to have a look at Platov. The bout could be officially announced as soon

Holyfield busts up Maddalone!

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 12:10:00 +0300

Four-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield (41-8-2, 27 knockouts) won by third round TKO against Vinny Maddalone (27-4, 19 KOs) on Saturday night at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. Not suprisingly, Maddalone was cut by an unintentional headbutt in round one. Holyfield continued to bust up Maddalone's face after that and in round three, Maddalone's trainer Al Certo asked for a stoppage

Buzz: Corrales, Byrd, Karmazin!

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:20:00 +0300

Diego Corrales said Friday that he is returning as a welterweight on April 7th. Sounds like a SHOWTIME card brewing. Heavyweight Chris Byrd will headline an ESPN Wednesday Night Fights card on April 18 in the Bahamas. The IBF has ordered a junior middleweight eliminator between Roman Karmazin and Terrance Cauthen. Negotiations will commence on March 2

Holyfield defeats Oquendo!

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 12:31:00 +0300

Four-time former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield (40-8-2, 26 KOs) won a slow-paced twelve round unanimous decision over Fres Oquendo (26-4, 16 KOs) Friday night at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Holyfield thrilled the huge crowd when he dropped Oquendo with a big right hand early in round one, however he didn't follow up and Fres cracked him with a hard shot at the end of the round. Oquendo's awkward workmanlike

Holyfield 217, Oquendo 220!

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 17:59:00 +0300

A loud and large crowd of fans, fighters and media gathered Thursday for the Evander Holyfield-Fres Oquendo weigh-in at San Antonio�s Sunset Station. Murad Muhammad of M & M Sports is presenting the second event in Holyfield�s comeback attempt on Friday at the Alamodome. Fox Sports Pay-Per-View is broadcasting the event live across the country, except in San Antonio where it is blacked out, for $44.95. Holyfield (39-8-2, 26 KO) weighed

Holyfield: It's my Season!

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 14:26:00 +0300

In 42 days Evander Holyfield will turn 44 years old. In 64 days Evander Holyfield will fight in his 50th professional boxing match. While those numbers are high and indicate Holyfield should be completing (or should have already completed) his illustrious career, the former undisputed Cruiserweight and Heavyweight champion believes he has just opened a new door on his path to once again regaining the undisputed Heavyweight

Holyfield-Oquendo Lands in The Alamodome

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 12:58:00 +0300

As reported last week, it appears that former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield's (39-8-2, 26KOs) bout against Fres Oquendo (26-3, 16KOs) is coming to the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on November 10. Holyfield will co-promote the fight with Murad Muhammad of M&M Sports. "He's always wanted to fight there," Holyfield Ronnie Shields said to the San Antonio Express News

Holyfield begins comeback with 2nd-round victory

Sat, 19 Aug 2006 06:12:00 +0300

Evander Holyfield began his latest comeback looking a lot more like "The Real Deal" than he has in years. Holyfield rocked Jeremy Bates into the ropes late in the first round, withstood a few hard shots -- including one to his face -- early in the second, then cornered and pummeled his insurance-salesman foe to earn a technical knockout with 4 seconds left in the round, capturing his first victory since June 2002.

Holyfield, now 43, returning to the ring Friday night

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 06:19:00 +0300

Evander Holyfield is heading back into the ring Friday night, ready to start yet another comeback. Driven by two powerful memories and a clean bill of health, Holyfield is confident it will end with the only four-time heavyweight champion becoming the first five-timer -- and the undisputed champ, to boot.

Holyfield set for comeback!

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:04:00 +0300

A press conference has been called to announce the return of four-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield on August 19 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. For the 43-year-old Holyfield, it will be his first fight in 21 months, as he attempts to snap a three fight losing streak against Jeremy Bates (21-11-1, 18 KOs)

Bell Ready for Mormeck!

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 17:33:00 +0300

2005 was a rough year for O'Neil Bell. He gained the vacant IBF Cruiserweight strap in one of the most controversial decisions of the year when he won a unanimous decision over Dale Brown in May. Bell followed that up with a tougher than expected eleventh round knockout against Sebastian Rothmann in a fight he was losing in August.

Holyfield eyes fight with Valuev

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 15:24:00 +0300

Veteran Evander Holyfield wants a shot at Russia's new giant WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev.

Holyfield added to Ruiz-Valuev?

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 12:42:00 +0300

Former four time heavyweight champion Evander "The Real Deal" Holyfield has informed Boxingtalk.com that he will likely be headed to Germany to fight the ever dangerous TBA on the December 17 John Ruiz-Nicolay Valuev card. Holyfield expects to hear final confirmation from DKP either today or tomorrow

Holyfield to fight in Italy?

Tue, 26 Jul 2005 13:42:00 +0300

Former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield is looking to continue his pursuit to once again become a champion, and it looks like his journey will take him overseas in Italy. Late last week, Boxingtalk began hearing rumblings that Holyfield could be facing Frank Wood in Milan, Italy! Today, Holyfield confirmed that plans are already in motion to make the first step of a world tour a reality for sometime in September. "It's all about the love from the people," said Holyfield.

Holyfield: I'll fight in Germany!

Fri, 25 Mar 2005 17:52:00 +0300

Asked about the battery of tests that New York State Athletic Commission Chairman Ron Scott Stevens has demanded before Holyfield steps back into the ring, Holyfield replied, "It's not important right now. I think I'm going to fight outside the country for now, in Germany. I'll approach that bridge when I come to it..."