Holyfield becomes Lean Green Fighting Machine Sep 25, 2009
ATLANTA - Evander Holyfield has no intention of hanging up his gloves. In fact, he'll have a new nickname the next time he climbs into the ring. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Evander Holyfield plans solar energy farm in Fayette Sep 24, 2009
com Boxer Evander Holyfield plans to generate solar power on his property in Fayette County, seen in a 2007 photo. More business news. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Dancing with the Stars: The Tom DeLay Edition Sep 22, 2009
Dancing with the Stars': The Tom DeLay Edition - TIME. " All the "stars" are partnered with professional dancers, who teach them how to dance--and how to win viewers' and judges' hearts and votes. Each pair gets pretty close. (DeLay is being mentored by Cheryl Burke, whose usual strategy is to make the audience "uncomfortable watching it because we are going to be so sexy. (Time.com)
Boxing trying to reach out to new consumers Sep 14, 2009
Published: Monday, September 14, 2009 1:15 AM CDT NEW YORK (AP) When a young Evander Holyfield fought an aged George Foreman nearly 20 years ago, there wasn t much publicity necessary. A few press tours, some television ads, and some carefully crafted newspaper stories generated plenty of interest. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
* Hall of Fame boxing trainer Lou Duva helping to prepare Chinas Zhang Zhilei Aug 23, 2009
The 26-year-old amateur, a bronze medalist at the 2007 world championships, is already in the US working with Duva, who has handled world champions including Evander Holyfield. My dream is to win the title at the London Olympics, the 201cm Zhang, who lost to Italian Roberto Cammarelle in the final in Beijing last year, told Xinhua. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Celizic: Favre is worst flip-flopper in sports history Aug 19, 2009
Then theres Evander Holyfield, who has to be in double figures. But boxers are individual athletes who can call their own shots. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Monday Practice Report Aug 11, 2009
Pinkel said it was a quote from Evander Holyfield. Play of the Day: In red zone drills, Costello floated a perfect pass over the outstretched arms of. (Missouri Sports -- Rivals.com)
Local camp brings on boxing's heavyweights (3) Aug 6, 2009
Turner has trained over 20 world champion boxers, including former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield. The longtime trainer was at Holyfields side when he defeated Mike Tyson by knockout in the 11th round of their Nov. 9, 1996 bout. (Washington Daily News, NC)
* Sports Briefs Aug 5, 2009
Notable athletes in attendance included former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield and boxers Antonio Tarver, Robert Allen and Buddy McGirt. Former NFL players Ray Buchanan and Jamal Anderson also attended. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
NOTES: As QB and VIP, Tebow draws a crowd Jul 24, 2009
At the ESPY Awards last week in Los Angeles, Evander Holyfield tapped Tebow on the shoulder and said, "Hey, can I get a picture with you?". "I bumped into Mike Tyson and he was like, 'Hey Timmy,' " Tebow said doing a dead-on impression of Tyson's falsetto. (USA Today -- Sports)
One for the ages from Watson Jul 22, 2009
Boxing has been a classic example through the likes of George Foreman and Evander Holyfield, both of whom have fought for and won world heavyweight titles when over 40 years old. In tennis Martina Navratilova won the last of her US Open titles in the mixed doubles in 2006 when she was a month away from her 50th birthday and in swimming Dana Torres competed for the United States in last years Beijing Olympics the first American swimmer to compete in five Olympics winning aged 41 three silver... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Valabik is back Jul 22, 2009
Evander Kane meets Evander Holyfield. The Earl of Bud (formerly Ice Dog). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Showtime Back In The Ring Jul 19, 2009
In its heyday during the mid to late 1990s, Showtime distributed some of the most high profile and lucrative PPV fights of all time with a roster of marquee fighters such as Mike Tyson, Julio Cesar Chavez and Evander Holyfield. Hershman said the fights will be televised live on Showtime but said the potential of at least one marquee PPV event is an option though nothing is currently planned. (Multichannel News)
10 minutes with: Wynn Kintz Jul 17, 2009
I scored Evander Holyfield s last fight at Madison Square Garden. So don t ever ring a bell around me [laughs. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Harvest of Dreams begins in the boxing ring Jul 16, 2009
Turner, who has trained boxing legends such as Evander Holyfield, Larry Holmes and Mike McCallum, will be consulting the board on a regular basis. He will help us bring out the best in terms of boxing, Denney said. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Fayette estate auctions canceled Jul 15, 2009
The estates of former heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield and Georgia school Superintendent Kathy Cox were to be auctioned in Fayetteville, but an attorney with Shapiro feger LLP, which handles the sales, said they were canceled until further notice ... Collectors are seeking payment of the original $10 million loan for the home on Evander Holyfield Highway. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Cox, Holyfield foreclosure auctions postponed Jul 8, 2009
The estates of former heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield and Georgia School Superintendent Kathy Cox were to be sold on the Fayette County Courthouse steps in Fayetteville Tuesday, but an attorney with Shapiro feger LLP, which handles the auctions, said they have been canceled until further notice ... Collectors are seeking payment of the original $10 million loan for the home at 794 Evander Holyfield Hwy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
How stars so rich and famous can go broke Jun 29, 2009
Actor Stephen Baldwin, former baseball slugger Jose Canseco and former basketball star Latrell Sprewell all lost their homes to foreclosure recently, and boxer Evander Holyfield is heading that way. Actors and singers who have reportedly filed for bankruptcy in the past 20 years include "Sopranos" shrink Lorraine Bracco, Randy Quaid, Burt Reynolds, Kim Basinger, Gary Coleman, MC Hammer, Wayne Newton, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Toni Braxton and La Toya Jackson (Michael's sister). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Boxer leaves little doubt Jun 28, 2009
In Friday's semifinals, Rob-inson scored a revenge victory over Elijah Holyfield, son of former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield. Elijah Holyfield had beaten Robinson less than a year ago, by a decision that was also highly disputed. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Thrashers draft center Kane Jun 27, 2009
Kane is known for his physical play maybe not a coincidence since he is named after the boxer, and Atlanta resident, Evander Holyfield. My dad and grandfather really like Evander, Kane said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
JonWertheimTennis Mailbag Federer's 'boss,' a manufactured controversy, more reader mail. Jun 27, 2009
And boxers like Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Floyd Mayweather would be bankrupt. Can you please explain why the All England Club could justify boosting Martin Safin and Maria Sharapova significantly, but yet dismiss Lleyton Hewitt. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Holyfield's real deal: Home back on auction block Jun 26, 2009
FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia - Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield is facing foreclosure again on his sprawling estate in suburban Atlanta ... The home located south of Atlanta on Evander Holyfield Highway has 109 rooms, including 17 bathrooms, three kitchens and a bowling alley. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Phillies bench shortstop Rollins Jun 26, 2009
BOXING Holyfield facing foreclosure on estate Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield is facing foreclosure again on his 235-acre estate in suburban Atlanta. A legal notice placed last week in the Fayette Daily News said Holyfield was back in default on his $10 million loan. (Boston Globe)
Holyfield's estate faces foreclosure again Jun 26, 2009
For the second time in a year, Evander Holyfield s palatial Fayette County estate is under foreclosure ... The lien holder is demanding full repayment of the original $10 million loan for Evander Holyfield s estate ... Last June a foreclosure notice was issued for the manor at 794 Evander Holyfield Highway, but The Real Deal was able to strike a deal to stay in his home, which sits on 235 acres just south of the Fulton County line. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Usher's Wife 'Faithful And Loving' During Marriage Jun 17, 2009
New Lawyer Represented T.I., Evander Holyfield ... ATLANTA -- A lawyer who's opposed rapper T.I. and boxer Evander Holyfield in child-support cases is representing R&B singer Usher's wife in their split. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
* Former champion Lennox Lewis, 43, joins Hall of Fame Jun 16, 2009
Two of Lewis most memorable bouts were with Evander Holyfield. The pair fought to a controversial draw in March 1999 in what was then the highest-grossing fight at Madison Square Garden. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* Chagaev forced to pull out of Valuev bout at last minute May 31, 2009
Four months later, he defended the title against 46-year-old Evander Holyfield, who had arrived in Helsinki earlier on Friday for the scheduled bout dubbed The Revenge of the Giant. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Valuev's title defense against Chagaev called off May 30, 2009
"We will meet as soon as possible and address the problem. We have to collect all the facts and in a proper time we'll make a decision.''Valuev won the vacant title last August by beating American John Ruiz in Berlin. Four months later, he defended the title against 46-year-old Evander Holyfield, who had arrived in Helsinki earlier Friday for the scheduled bout dubbed "The Revenge of the Giant. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chagaev-Valuev heavyweight title fight canceled May 30, 2009
Four months later, he defended the title against 46-year-old Evander Holyfield, who had arrived in Helsinki earlier Friday for the scheduled bout dubbed "The Revenge of the Giant.". Chagaev returned from his injuries in February and won a technical decision over Carl Davis Drumond at Rostock, Germany -- the Uzbekistan-born boxer's first fight in more than a year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
"Dancing With The Stars" May 20, 2009
The Other Dancers: Joey McIntyre and Ashly DelGrosso Rachel Hunter an 000019AF d Jonathan Roberts Evander Holyfield and Edyta Sliwinska Trista Rehn Sutter and Louis van Amstel. "Dancing with the Stars" started off with a bang with its first season - with 13 million viewers, it was the biggest summer debut ever for a reality television series. (CBS News)
Trindade brothers step into the ring at Fights for Education May 9, 2009
There was a good mix of some talented kids, said Marshall, who has met boxing legends like Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson. There seemed to be a blend of talent and experience. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
ASCHBURNER:Favre would energize Vikes May 7, 2009
So now Childress will look his football-slinging buddy in the eye and search for his inner Evander Holyfield, trying to discern what keeps Favre, maybe, coming back. Some critics of the potential move point to Favre's suspected desire for revenge, on the Packers and specifically general manager Ted Thompson, for what he perceives as the down-and-dirty way Green Bay manhandled his exit strategy last year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Capitals, Rangers head to Game 7 in 1st round Apr 28, 2009
First-round matchups. NHL on NBC: Coming up. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ovechkin at ease ahead of Game 7 Apr 28, 2009
"Last time I saw it happen was Mike Tyson biting Evander Holyfield," Dubinsky said, adding that he is "100 percent sure" Morrisonn was to blame. Morrisonn's take. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tyson Wants One More Fight Apr 18, 2009
But not against Evander Holyfield, or George Foreman, or any of his former heavyweight boxing contemporaries. He wants to get the director of the new documentary, "Tyson," which premiered last night in Los Angeles, into the ring. (Fox News)
Valuev to fight Chagaev for WBA title in Helsinki Apr 15, 2009
Valuev won the vacant title in August by beating John Ruiz, then defended it in December against former champion Evander Holyfield. Chagaev won a technical decision over Carl Davis Drumond on Feb. 7, in the Uzbekistan-born heavyweight's first fight in more than a year. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Injury may prompt Glavine to retire Apr 15, 2009
Valuev won the vacant title in August by beating Chelsea's John Ruiz, then defended it in December against former champion Evander Holyfield. Julius Erving watched his daughter Alexandra Stevenson play tennis for the first time in a first-round loss at the Family Circle Cup in Charleston, S.C. Erving watched from the porch of the clubhouse as Stevenson lost on clay to Akul Amanmuradova of Uzbekistan, 6-2, 6-4. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Bradley’s Buzz: Would Evander be the real deal for Falcons? Apr 1, 2009
When I saw the headline, I thought Oh no Evander Holyfield is going to try football. He just won t retire will he. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Teen boxer moves closer to goal Mar 30, 2009
If he takes home the belt, the 16-year-old will join the likes of Muhammad Ali, Oscar de la Hoya, Evander Holyfield, Roy Jones Jr., Sonny Liston, Joe Louis and Floyd Mayweather as Golden Gloves national champions. "All the greatest boxers have done what I've done," Jones said Sunday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Arreola: "i Learned From What Happened To Me" Mar 20, 2009
Elsewhere, Chagaev returned from a year-long injury sabbatical with a sixth- round stoppage of Carl Davis Drumond in February, while Valuev last defended in December with a majority decision over veteran Evander Holyfield. No matter to Arreola. (ABC 7 News, DC)
DeBartolo turns over team control Mar 18, 2009
A grand jury is investigating the disputed draw in the heavyweight title fight between Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield. The panel will issue subpoenas and hear testimony about the judging of Saturday night's bout at Madison Square Garden, a spokeswoman for Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau said Wednesday. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Heavyweights Getting The Bum Rush Mar 6, 2009
The storied heavyweight division had all but defined the PPV event business in the 1990s when big men like Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Riddick Bowe ruled the boxing world and the pay-per-view box office. Even as Holyfield, Bowe and Tyson declined in the ring, boxing fans could still count on marquee names like Lewis and Roy Jones Jr. to showcase the heavyweight division in title matchups on PPV or in primetime on HBO and Showtime. (Multichannel News)
Cappiello brothers honored by Marciano Foundation Mar 3, 2009
When Evander Holyfield stopped Buster Douglas in the third round on Oct. 25, 1990, Duva got his chance, and he ran into the ring, jumped on the ropes in each of the corners, pointed to the sky and said, That s for you, Rocky. When I was leaving, (actors) Sylvester Stallone and Don Johnson were there, said Duva. (Easton Journal, MA)
Tulsa still has strong NASCAR ties Feb 15, 2009
NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip jokes with Evander Holyfield on Friday at Daytona International Speedway. Waltrip, who once raced for Citgo, is the only driver with local ties to have won the Daytona 500. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
OLD FAITHFUL: Why aging superstars should keep playing Feb 14, 2009
Heavyweight boxer Evander Holyfield, age 45. I don't care how long it takes -- you bring that belt back home to those 23 kids. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Favre's Retirement a Texter's Delight Feb 12, 2009
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers need a QB. Evander Holyfield. Just in case you have forgotten, I've won just as many Super Bowls as you have. (BearReport.com)
Margarito gets 1-year suspension for illegal wraps Feb 11, 2009
When Mike Tyson was suspended after his ear-biting incident with Evander Holyfield in 1997, his legal team tried to argue it was revocation of his license in Nevada not a suspension when he later, and unsuccessfully, tried to get a license to fight in New Jersey. Tyson didn't fight again until 1999 in Las Vegas. (USA Today -- Sports)
