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Evander Holyfield

Evander Holyfield, the three-time world heavyweight boxing champion, began his boxing career at the age of eight at the Warren Boys Club, and it was here that Carter Morgan, his late coach, impressed upon him that he could be the world heavyweight champion given his vision, strong desire, excellent work ethic and steadfast perseverance. Holyfield’s diligent pursuit of his craft was evident at an early age, when, at the age of eleven, he qualified to compete in his first Junior Olympics. By the age of sixteen, he weighed 139 lbs. and became the Southeastern Regional Champion, winning this tournament and the Best Boxer Award. When he was nineteen, he represented the U.S. in the Pan American Games in Caracas, Venezuela, where he won a silver medal. The following year, he was the National Golden Gloves Champion and won a bronze medal representing the U.S. in the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Holyfield made his professional debut in November 1984, defeating Lionel Bryams. He won his first Cruiserweight title in 1986 against Dwight M. Qwai and became the first boxer of the 1984 Olympic Games to win a championship title. Over the next three years, Holyfield earned his place in sports history, by becoming the only boxer to become an undefeated, undisputed Cruiserweight... Next

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