Evander Holyfield Quotes

A collection of quotes by Evander Holyfield.

Evander Holyfield is a retired professional boxer from the United States, widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. He was born on October 19, 1962, in Atmore, Alabama. Holyfield began his boxing career at the age of 21, winning a bronze medal at the 1984 Olympic Games.

Nicknamed "The Real Deal", Holyfield turned professional later that year and quickly rose through the ranks. In 1990, he became the undisputed cruiserweight champion and successfully defended the title three times. Holyfield then moved up to the heavyweight division, where he achieved even greater success.

Holyfield's most notable victories came against legendary opponents like Buster Douglas, Riddick Bowe, and George Foreman. However, it was his series of brutal fights with Mike Tyson that gained him widespread attention. Holyfield famously defeated Tyson in 1996, but their rematch the following year ended controversially when Tyson bit off part of Holyfield's ear, leading to a disqualification.

Throughout his career, Holyfield held the heavyweight title four times, becoming the first and only boxer to achieve this feat. He retired in 2014 with a professional record of 44 wins, 10 losses, and 2 draws. Holyfield's exceptional skills, endurance, and strong work ethic have solidified his place as one of boxing's greatest champions.

Deep down, I reckon the sweetest moment will come when it's

Deep down, I reckon the sweetest moment will come when it's finally all over. When, at last, I know that I can stop fighting. Of course it'll also be a little sad. The sweetest moments, y'know, always come with just a little sadness.

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That's the biggest problem with boxing in the United States.

That's the biggest problem with boxing in the United States. They do not promote it like they used to, when it used to be Howard Cosell and they showed it on 'Wide World of Sports.' Everybody knew all the fighters. Everybody was looking forward to the year when the Olympics came on.

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No. I probably do better not being in politics. They have to

No. I probably do better not being in politics. They have too much control over you when you are in politics.

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Well, when I think of steroids I think of an image. You have

Well, when I think of steroids I think of an image. You have the advantage over someone, which is a form of cheating. I guess it wouldn't be right unless it was legal for everybody. Reason it's not legal for everybody is because it can hurt people seriously.

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People who make the choice to study, work hard or do whateve

People who make the choice to study, work hard or do whatever they endeavor is to give it the max on themselves to reach to the top level. And you have the people who get envy and jealous, yet are not willing to put that work in, and they want to get the same praise.

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It is not the size of a man but the size of his heart that m

It is not the size of a man but the size of his heart that matters.

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I came up poor. My mother only had a fourth-grade education.

I came up poor. My mother only had a fourth-grade education. My dad didn't have any education at all. But they were very structured. They worked hard. You know, they didn't complain. They didn't murmur. And they believe in the Christ.

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Well, number one I like dancing. Number two I knew it would

Well, number one I like dancing. Number two I knew it would be challenging because I had never done this type of dance before. I always wanted to and I happened to have the courage to go out there and give it my best shot.

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I'm just one woman away, my mother, from being the same as M

I'm just one woman away, my mother, from being the same as Mike Tyson. I would've ended up like him if my mama had not been so tough and strong. A lot of people, including Mike, don't know I came from the ghetto. They think I'm too nice and proper. But that's the way my mama raised me - to look people in the eye and respect them.

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