Evander Holyfield
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Summary
Evander Holyfield was born on October 19, 1962[1], in Atmore[2]. He has worked as a boxer[3], autobiographer[4], actor[5], and athlete[6]. He ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51,162 views/month, #4,802 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Native language: English[9]
- Educated at: South Atlanta High School[10]
- Award received: Ellis Island Medal of Honor[11], International Boxing Hall of Fame[12], Sugar Ray Robinson Award[13], The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Evander Holyfield[16]
- Residence: Fayette County[17]
- Sport: boxing[18]
- Family name: Holyfield[19]
- Given name: Evander[20]
- Official website: https://www.evanderholyfield.com[21]
- Described by source: Lentapedia[22]
- Participant in: 1984 Summer Olympics[23], Chris Byrd vs. Evander Holyfield[24], Evander Holyfield vs. Lennox Lewis[25], Evander Holyfield vs. Riddick Bowe[26], Riddick Bowe vs. Evander Holyfield III[27], Evander Holyfield vs. Michael Moorer[28]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 56[29]
- Number of wins: 44[30]
- Number of losses: 10[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Nickname: The Real Deal[33]
- Country for sport: United States[34]
- End of work period: 2011[35]
- Height: 189 cm[36]
- Mass: 102 kg[37]
- Sports discipline competed in: boxing[38], heavyweight[39], cruiserweight[40], light heavyweight[41]
- Competition won: Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II[42], Riddick Bowe vs. Evander Holyfield II[43], Evander Holyfield vs. Michael Moorer II[44]
Why It Matters
Evander Holyfield has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Evander Holyfield born?
Evander Holyfield's place of birth was Atmore[2].
What did Evander Holyfield do for work?
Evander Holyfield worked as a boxer[3], autobiographer[4], actor[5], and athlete[6].
Where did Evander Holyfield go to school?
Evander Holyfield was educated at South Atlanta High School[10].
What awards did Evander Holyfield receive?
Honors received include Ellis Island Medal of Honor[11], International Boxing Hall of Fame[12], and Sugar Ray Robinson Award[13].