Evander Holyfield

At-a-Glance

Only four-time world heavyweight boxing champion in history
Reigned as undisputed champion in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions
Won a bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in the light heavyweight division
Competed professionally from 1984 to 2011
Defeated Mike Tyson in two notable fights in 1996 and 1997
Serves as Chairman at Team Holyfield since 2015

Biography

Evander Holyfield was born on October 19, 1962, in Atmore, Alabama, and later moved to Atlanta. He began boxing at age 12, winning the Boys Club boxing tournament and qualifying for the Junior Olympics a year later. By 15, he was the Southeastern Regional Champion, earning the Best Boxer Award. Holyfield represented the United States at the 1984 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in the light heavyweight division before turning professional at 21.