Evander Holyfield, a renowned American former professional boxer, embarked on a illustrious career spanning from 1984 to 2011. During his prime, he dominated the ring, reigning as the undisputed champion in both the cruiser-weight and heavyweight divisions.
In the late 1980s, Holyfield claimed the cruiser-weight title, and in the early 1990s, he achieved the same feat in the heavyweight division. This remarkable feat earned him a place in history as the only boxer to have won the undisputed championship in two weight classes during the three-belt era.
Nicknamed "the Real Deal," Holyfield boasts an impressive resume, being the only four-time world heavyweight champion in the history of the sport. He held the unified WBA, WBC, and IBF titles from 1990 to 1992, a remarkable achievement that showcased his prowess in the ring.
Holyfield's illustrious career continued as he reclaimed the WBA and IBF titles from 1993 to 1994, and then again from 1996 to 1999. His determination and skill earned him the IBF title a third time from 1997 to 1999, and finally, he secured the WBA title for a fourth time from 2000 to 2001.
Throughout his career, Holyfield's impressive record and numerous titles solidified his place as one of the greatest boxers of all time, earning him the nickname "the Real Deal."
