Evander Holyfield

Evander Holyfield (born 19 October 1962) is a professional boxer who has earned millions of dollars and made history, most notably by becoming the first boxer to become the heavyweight champion of the world four times. He won a bronze medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games after losing a controversial disqualification to New Zealand's Kevin Barry. His nickname is The Real Deal.

Trivia

During a charity event in the early 1990s, Holyfield defeated Carl Lewis, the former Olympic sprinting champion, in an 800 metre race.

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