All boxersEvander Holyfield
“The Real Deal”
Boxing · Retired44-10-2 (1 NC)RECORD
29WINS BY KO / TKO
14WINS BY DECISION
57PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Evander Holyfield |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Real Deal |
| Date of birth | 19 Oct 1962 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Atmore, Alabama, USA |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Cruiserweight, Heavyweight |
| Trainers | Lou Duva, Don Turner, Tim Hallmark |
| Height | 189 cm (6′2″) |
| Reach | 197 cm (78″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1984–2011 |
| Status | Retired |
| Pro debut | 15 Nov 1984 |
| Last fight | Win vs Brian Nielsen, 7 May 2011 |
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Titles and honours
- Undisputed cruiserweight champion
- Four-time world heavyweight champion
- Undisputed heavyweight champion (1990–1992)
- 1984 Olympic bronze medal, light heavyweight
Background
Won a bronze medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. He became the undisputed cruiserweight champion before moving up to heavyweight and winning the world title in 1990.
Fight history
57 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Brian Nielsen | TKO | 10 | 7 May 2011 | – | ||
| No contest | Sherman Williams | No contest | 3 | 22 Jan 2011 | – | ||
| Win | Francois Botha | TKO | 8 | 10 Apr 2010 | – | ||
| Loss | Nikolai Valuev | Decision (majority) | 12 | 20 Dec 2008 | Zürich, Switzerland | For WBA heavyweight title | |
| Loss | Sultan Ibragimov | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 13 Oct 2007 | – | ||
| Win | Lou Savarese | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 30 Jun 2007 | – | ||
| Win | Vinny Maddalone | TKO | 3 | 17 Mar 2007 | – | ||
| Win | Fres Oquendo | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 10 Nov 2006 | – | ||
| Win | Jeremy Bates | TKO | 2 | 18 Aug 2006 | – | ||
| Loss | Larry Donald | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 13 Nov 2004 | – | ||
| Loss | James Toney | TKO | 9 | 4 Oct 2003 | – | ||
| Loss | Chris Byrd | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 14 Dec 2002 | – | ||
| Win | Hasim Rahman | Technical decision | 8 | 1 Jun 2002 | – | ||
| Draw | John Ruiz | Decision (split) | 12 | 15 Dec 2001 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | ||
| Loss | John Ruiz | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 3 Mar 2001 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | ||
| Win | John Ruiz | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 12 Aug 2000 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Won WBA heavyweight title | |
| Loss | Lennox Lewis | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 13 Nov 1999 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | ||
| Draw | Lennox Lewis | Decision (split) | 12 | 13 Mar 1999 | New York City, USA | ||
| Win | Vaughn Bean | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 19 Sep 1998 | – | ||
| Win | Michael Moorer | TKO (corner retirement) | 8 | 8 Nov 1997 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Won IBF heavyweight title | |
| Win | Mike Tyson | Disqualification | 3 | 28 Jun 1997 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Retained WBA heavyweight title | |
| Win | Mike Tyson | TKO | 11 | 9 Nov 1996 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Won WBA heavyweight title | |
| Win | Bobby Czyz | TKO (corner retirement) | 5 | 10 May 1996 | – | ||
| Loss | Riddick Bowe | TKO | 8 | 4 Nov 1995 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | ||
| Win | Ray Mercer | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 20 May 1995 | – | ||
| Loss | Michael Moorer | Decision (majority) | 12 | 22 Apr 1994 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Lost WBA and IBF heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Riddick Bowe | Decision (majority) | 12 | 6 Nov 1993 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Won WBA and IBF heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Alex Stewart | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 26 Jun 1993 | – | ||
| Loss | Riddick Bowe | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 13 Nov 1992 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Lost undisputed heavyweight title | |
| Win | Larry Holmes | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 19 Jun 1992 | – | ||
| Win | Bert Cooper | TKO | 7 | 23 Nov 1991 | – | ||
| Win | George Foreman | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 19 Apr 1991 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | ||
| Win | Buster Douglas | KO | 3 | 25 Oct 1990 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Won undisputed heavyweight title | |
| Win | Seamus McDonagh | TKO | 4 | 1 Jun 1990 | – | ||
| Win | Alex Stewart | TKO | 8 | 4 Nov 1989 | – | ||
| Win | Adílson Rodrigues | KO | 2 | 15 Jul 1989 | – | ||
| Win | Michael Dokes | TKO | 10 | 11 Mar 1989 | – | ||
| Win | Pinklon Thomas | TKO (corner retirement) | 7 | 9 Dec 1988 | – | ||
| Win | James Tillis | TKO (corner retirement) | 5 | 16 Jul 1988 | – | ||
| Win | Carlos De León | TKO | 8 | 9 Apr 1988 | – | ||
| Win | Dwight Muhammad Qawi | KO | 4 | 5 Dec 1987 | – | ||
| Win | Ossie Ocasio | TKO | 11 | 15 Aug 1987 | – | ||
| Win | Ricky Parkey | TKO | 3 | 15 May 1987 | – | ||
| Win | Henry Tillman | TKO | 7 | 14 Feb 1987 | – | ||
| Win | Mike Brothers | TKO | 3 | 8 Dec 1986 | – | ||
| Win | Dwight Muhammad Qawi | Decision (split) | 15 | 12 Jul 1986 | Atlanta, Georgia, USA | Won WBA cruiserweight title | |
| Win | Terry Mims | KO | 5 | 28 May 1986 | – | ||
| Win | Jesse Shelby | KO | 3 | 6 Apr 1986 | – | ||
| Win | Chisanda Mutti | TKO | 3 | 1 Mar 1986 | – | ||
| Win | Anthony Davis | TKO | 4 | 21 Dec 1985 | – | ||
| Win | Jeff Meachem | TKO | 5 | 30 Oct 1985 | – | ||
| Win | Rick Myers | TKO | 1 | 29 Aug 1985 | – | ||
| Win | Tyrone Booze | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 20 Jul 1985 | – | ||
| Win | Mark Rivera | TKO | 2 | 20 Apr 1985 | – | ||
| Win | Fred Brown | TKO | 1 | 13 Mar 1985 | – | ||
| Win | Eric Winbush | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 20 Jan 1985 | – | ||
| Win | Lionel Byarm | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 15 Nov 1984 | – |