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You neglect to mention that Holyfield was beaten easily in their first bout, and that the result of a draw was declared a farce across the boxing world. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 82.32.121.254 (talk • contribs) .

...born 1966... ...began 1865 with a win... someone want to check the dates and correct?

Actually, the first fight with Lewis was a legit draw, but only because Lewis is a rather inactive fighter. There were 5 rounds where Lewis clearly dominated, and 3 rounds where Holyfield dominated. That left 4 rounds that were virtually even. If you give those rounds to Holyfield, then you have a draw. When you consider that Holyfield was the reigning champion, it is understandable that the judges would have wanted Lewis to come take the title from him.

Incidentally, Holyfield did considerably better in the rematch, and could have expected a draw, but got the loss instead. Interesting.


Although some respected observers felt that the fight was a draw, the majority of press and public sentiment was that Lewis had won the fight. Holyfield was not the reigning champion - the bout was a unification match. Benbrindon 17:31, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] You guys forgot something

Holyfield contracted Hepatitis A sometime before the third fight with bowe

Can we get a picture of Evander Holyfield that's safe for work? At least one without visible genatalia?

this brings up a few questions for me. there's naked pictures of evander floating around? how did you find these, and why were you looking for naked pics of evander?

[edit] Boxing career section too long

The "Boxing career" section is much too long. It should be divided into more specific categories of periods during his career instead of one behemoth of a section.

[edit] Heidi?

Just curious, why the bodaciously beautiful bootylicious bikini-clad bountiful bosomed babe? --Wingzerotype 13:22, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

'Cuz she got da jungle fever172.192.136.167

Hey, you guys might like her, but this is not the right opening picture for this article.

[edit] Trilogy with John Ruiz

The third fight with John Ruiz is completely wrong. Holyfield did not knock out John Ruiz in the 8th round. The fight went 12 rounds and was a draw. John Ruiz maintained the WBA belt since he was the champion. Evander did not win the belt, and did not knock out John Ruiz. Jamal7322002

[edit] Holyfield in pro wrestling

shouldn't it mention that Holyfield will box WWE Superstar Matt Hardy at the next WWE Saturday Night's Main Event?

  • It's up, and will be updated after the fight airs on NBC tonight. Steveweiser 01:12, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
    • is that a second round TKO victory for Holyfield? haha —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.207.69.218 (talk) 12:21:00, August 19, 2007 (UTC)

Hey that part that mention BET says its owned by MTV...BET is not owned by MTV...and Lewis definilty won both fights with holyfield...the second fight was closer...but the first fight..which was called a draw..was definitly won by Lewis —Preceding unsigned comment added by 207.255.7.143 (talk) 10:36, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Possible vandalism

Would someone please verify the two edits made by Special:Contributions/65.41.32.138 earlier today? ... richi 22:00, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Bowe, Holyfield, and Tyson

Why does the article say that he will be fightin Mike Tyson on Jan. 19th, Buster Douglas on Mar. 15th, and Riddick Bowe in mid-June? Can this info be sourced?--Jedi Kasra (talk) 23:06, 12 January 2008 (UTC)

Where did you get the information that Mike Tyson beat Evander Holyfield at the age of 41? Unless you can give me a source I will be getting rid of it. IS THAT UNDERSTOOD? The K.O. King

You better obey the King or he will knock you out!!! Jedi Kasra —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.0.81.142 (talk) 00:59, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Blatant vandalism

After clearing up the blatant vandalism by 157.157.105.106 (incorrect win/loss summary, awful grammar, falsehoods etc) the "Years as Heavyweight Champion" section was still a mess (it looked like paragraphs had been cut and pasted into the middle of other paragraphs making it near impossible to comprehend). I've cleaned it up as best as I can by taking the last un-vandalised version I could find, but perhaps someone with more knowledge of Holyfield should give this article a once-over to check for any more vandalism?

[edit] Removal of "Allegations of HGH/Steroid Abuse" section by 86.129.11.10

This section was removed today by 86.129.11.10 without a comment to say why. Was that necessary? It looked fairly neutral POV to me, just reporting the facts, and even references an ESPN story on it. Should this section be re-instated? Ivor Longfellow (talk) 17:35, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] News

CNN reports (11:40 AM, June 6, 2008) that Holyfield is facing foreclosure on the gigiantic 200 acres estate and huge mansion he owns in Fayette Co. Ga. Present supposed market value 11 million but reportedly cost $40 million to build. His accountant reports Holyfield is attempting a loan to stave off this foreclosure. (The severe finanical crisis in USA hitting big and small alike; see also news on foreclosure on Ed McMahon). Good luck Evander ! /s/ willy 99.165.196.41 (talk) 15:56, 6 June 2008 (UTC)