Biography
Evander Holyfield managed to become a legend of sports in life. In the biography of the famous American boxer-professional a lot of bright and unforgettable battles. Magnificent technique, honed blows, the ability to predict the opponent's tactics - it makes the speeches of the athlete exemplary. A man has impressive external data - height 189 cm, weight 102 kg.Childhood and youth
The star of the American Boxing was born on October 19, 1962 in Alabama. The family was more familiar, and the boy turned out to be the younger of children. Therefore, in childhood, the athlete was forgiven the tricks and pranks. Annie Laura Holyfield mother brought up babies along with their grandmother. Being religious, a woman taught children to go to their goal, be disciplined.
At the age of 4 years, the boy with his family moved to Atlanta, Georgia. During these years, Evander was distinguished by a soft, calm character. At the same time, relatives felt more energy. From 8 years old, the child began playing sports at the local children's club. Holyfield tried himself in several sports directions immediately, but a particular interest caused a boxing section of the child. The coach of young boxers was Carter Morgan.
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Morgan managed to see in a fragile boy the future star of world ring. From the coach in his youth, the athlete took over the experience, learned the secrets of skill. When the young boxer was 16 years old, Carter left his life. The event was a blow to the guy, he wanted to quit classes, but decided for himself that care would be an insult to the philosophy of his beloved coach, and continued his workout.
In the same year, the boxer wins the championship of the South-Eastern Region. After 3 years, it acts as a representative of the states in Caracas and takes 2nd place. But the cherished dream of a young man at that time was participation in the Olympics. In 1984, the athlete managed to embody her. Then Holyfield got bronze.
Sport
Professional career began for boxer in the fall of 1984. Then Holyfield won the battle with Lionel Brims. Over the next years, the athlete hurts victory at the World Championships in the Heavy Weight category. In 1992, Evander lost to Riddick Bow, but after a year he returned his championship status in a revenge match.
The top of the Boxer career was a duel with Mike Tyson. The battle took place in 1996, although the fans of athletes expected him back in 1991.
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For the first time, the meeting was postponed due to Tyson injury, the second time the planned battle was also canceled - Mike at that time he went to prison on rape charges. The decisive duel was held on November 9.
In the ring, Holyfield won and returned the WBA title. At the same time, the winner was offered to spend the match-revenge. Boxers came together in the summer of 1997 - a huge spectator audience followed the meeting.
The intense struggle reached a peak - beside himself from the awareness of the defeat Tyson bit off the rival's urchoide and was disqualified. The photo of a significant moment quickly scattered around the world.
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In the 2000s, the boxer continued to a sports career. Among those who struggled the man was Lou Savarese, Sultan Ibrahimov, Nikolai Valuev and others. In 2011, the last professional match of the athlete took place. In subsequent years, he goes to the ring in the demonstration battles. According to experts, Holyfield managed to preserve the branded, recognizable style during the career - honed skill and rejection of gross power. Of the 57 battles, Evander won 44 victories, of which 29 are knockouts.
Personal life
The first wife athlete became flight Bowen. The marriage of the pair has been launched from 1985 to 1991. The flight gave a boxer of two sons.
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In the same period, the mother insisted that the star Ring star would meet his father. Men quickly found a common language, and, according to Holyfield, chatting continued until the death of his relative.
The second wife of Evander - Janis Itson. Marriage, like the first, lasted for a long time - from 1996 to 2000. The third spouse at that time of the 40-year-old boxer was the 24-year-old Candy Kalvan Smith. The couple lived together from 2003 to 2012. In total, Evander 6 children are 2 sons and 4 daughters.
Evander Holyfield now
In 2019, Holyfield continues to follow the events in the global box. The athlete acts as an interview in which it gives an assessment to young boxers.Also Evander supports the Son who decided to go in the footsteps of the Father and make a career in boxing.
Awards and achievements
- July 12, 1986 - July 1988 - WBA World Champion in the first weight weighing
- May 15, 1987 - July 1988 - IBF world champion in the first weight weight
- April 9, 1988 - July 1988 - WBC world champion in the first weight weight
- October 25, 1990 - November 13, 1992 - WBA World Champion in severe weight
- November 6, 1993 - April 22, 1994 - WBA World Champion in severe weight
- November 9, 1996 - November 13, 1999 - WBA World Champion in severe weight
- November 8, 1997 - November 13, 1999 - BF World Champion in severe weight
- August 12, 2000 - March 3, 2001 - WBA world champion in severe weight