| Evander Holyfield Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight | 102 kg |
| Date of Birth | October 19, 1962 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Evander Holyfield is an American former professional boxer who had ruled as the undisputed cruiserweight champion in the late 1980s and the undisputed heavyweight champion in the early 1990s, becoming the first boxer ever to have clinched the undisputed championship in 2 different weight classes. In his days as an amateur boxer, representing the United States, he had won the ‘Bronze’ medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics (light-heavyweight division) and the ‘Silver’ medal at the 1983 Caracas Pan American Games.
Born Name
Evander Holyfield
Nick Name
The Real Deal, The Warrior
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Atmore, Escambia County, Alabama, United States
Residence
Fayette County, Georgia, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Professional Boxer (Retired)
Family
- Father – Isom Coley
- Mother – Annie Laura Holyfield
- Others – Bernard Holyfield (Older Half-Brother) (Actor, Dancer). He has 7 other older half-siblings.
Weight(s)
Light Heavyweight, Cruiserweight, Heavyweight
Stance
Orthodox
Reach
6 ft 6 in or 198 cm
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 2 in or 188 cm
Weight
102 kg or 225 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Evander has dated –
- Paulette Bowen (1985–1991) – Evander had married Paulette Bowen on May 17, 1985. They have 4 children together – 2 sons named Evander Holyfield Jr. (b. 1984) (Boxer) and Ewin Ezekiel Holyfield (b. 1990), and 2 daughters named Evette Ashley Holyfield (b. 1986) and Ebonne Esheal Holyfield (b. 1989). They had parted ways in 1991.
- Ia Brown – Through his relationship with Ia Brown, he has a daughter named Emani Winter Holyfield (b. 1993).
- Janice Itson (1994–2000) – Evander had started dating Janice Itson in 1994 and they got married on October 4, 1996. They have a son together named Elijah Jedidiah Holyfield (b. 1998). They had parted ways in July 2000.
- Tamie Pettaway – Through his relationship with Tamie Pettaway, he has a son named Elijah Esaias Holyfield (b. 1997) (Professional American Football Player) and a daughter named Eden Eloise Holyfield (b. 1995).
- Toi Irvin – Through his relationship with Toi Irvin, he has a son named Eleazar Evan Holyfield (b. 1997).
- Candi Calvana Smith (2003–2012) – Evander had married Candi Calvana Smith on July 1, 2003, and they have 2 children together – a son named Eli Ethan Holyfield (b. 2004) and a daughter named Eve Elizabeth Holyfield (b. 2005). They got divorced in 2012.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He is of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Bald
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Sports a thin mustache
- Affable smile
Religion
Christianity
Brand Endorsements
Evander has been featured in the TV commercials for –
- Zaxby’s
- Coca-Cola
- Real Deal Grill cooking appliances
Evander Holyfield Facts
- As of January 2021, Evander was the first and only 4-time world heavyweight champion. He had held the unified WBA (World Boxing Association), WBC (World Boxing Council), and IBF (International Boxing Federation) titles from 1990 to 1992; the WBA and IBF titles from 1993 to 1994, the WBA title from 1996 to 1999; the IBF title from 1997 to 1999 and the WBA title from 2000 to 2001.
- In 1994, he was forced to abruptly retire from the sport due to a medical scare. He had, however, made a comeback within a year.
- When he had defeated Mike Tyson in 1996 to regain the WBA heavyweight title, he had become the first boxer since Muhammad Ali to have won a world heavyweight title thrice. That match was accorded the status of ‘Upset of the Year’ by The Ring magazine.
- In 2017, a statue of him was commissioned for installation in downtown Atlanta.
- In May 2021, he expressed his interest to fight with YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul, provided he received enough money.
Featured Image by Evander Holyfield / Instagram
