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    Andre Ward vs Mikkel Kessler: Fight...  Nov 22, 2009
    Taking a page from the Evander Holyfield school of using your head, Ward often jumped into battle, head first, eyes wide open. Though Ward's head opened the cuts that ultimately lead to the fight being stopped, Kessler made no adjustments that would have prevented headbutts. (Suite101.com)

    Still-hungry Ruiz Makes Room For Thirds  Nov 20, 2009
    Ruiz regrouped with 11 straight wins, 10 by KO, before a unanimous scorecard loss to Evander Holyfield in the first of their three bouts -- a series which continued with Ruiz winning the WBA title by unanimous decision and then defending it with a draw against Holyfield by the end of 2001. A successful defense against Kirk Johnson preceded another memorable low point, Ruiz's one-sided loss to a blown-up Roy Jones Jr. in March 2003, in which Jones weighed just 193 pounds to Ruiz's 226 and became... (ABC 7 News, DC)

    End of an era: Oprah ending show after 25 years  Nov 20, 2009
    She followed with a series of blockbuster interviews - Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, exclusives with singer Whitney Houston and ESPN's Erin Andrews, and just this week, former Alaska governor, GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. As a newcomer, "The Oprah Winfrey Show" chipped away at talk king Phil Donahue's dominance. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)

    Countdown: Bird-flippers, Glanville and now Barkleys face?  Nov 17, 2009
    Why do I feel like I m listening to Evander Holyfield. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Blow-by-blow account of Pacquiao-Cotto  Nov 15, 2009
    A montage of all the great former champs -- Muhammad Ali, Evander Holyfield and Sugar Ray Leonard, among others -- precedes his music. Compelling stuff. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Tyson in trouble... again  Nov 12, 2009
    "Iron Mike" reclaimed the heavyweight throne but lost to Evander Holyfield in 1996 and notoriously bit Holyfield's ears twice in a 1997 rematch, adding banishment to his ridicule. Tyson was jailed again in 1999 for assaulting two people following a traffic accident. (iAfrica.com)

    Boxing: Schaefer compares Haye to Ali  Nov 10, 2009
    Evander Holyfield was a great champion but was not as charismatic as David. "Mike Tyson was a great champion but he was a crazy guy. People watched more because of the freak factor rather than the sport factor. I'm looking forward to cleaning up the division. I want anyone who has got a belt, that's why I moved up to heavyweight.--David Haye "Our hopes and prayers have been answered, the heavyweight division has a new charismatic champion and a fight against either of the Klitschko would be a... (CNN -- International)

    Haye Takes Heavyweight Title From Valuev  Nov 8, 2009
    Valuev (50-2), making the second defense of his WBA reign, seemed outworked fighting for the first time since beating Evander Holyfield last December. The 29-year-old Haye will likely make his first title defense against John Ruiz, who beat Adnan Serin via seventh-round TKO on this card earlier Saturday. (ABC 7 News, DC)

    Boxing: Haye believes he can be David to Valuevs Goliath  Nov 7, 2009
    Valuev laboured to a majority decision win over Evander Holyfield in his last bout in December 2008 and is regarded as a safety-first fighter. Brash Briton: David Haye has warned Nikolai Valuev he will be his worst nightmare. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Black Market Gear: Deals of the Week  Nov 5, 2009
    That's right kiddies, the George Foreman grill is finally making its Black Market Gear debut, because it was either that or the Evander Holyfield Rotisserie or Mike Tyson Fondue Fountain. Sure it doesn't look like much, but neither did Foreman the last time he won the title. (IGN Gear)

    Mr. Boortz's Opus: Why Talk Radio Really Matters  Nov 5, 2009
    His legal work continued into the '90s, even while he was becoming the town's "top talker." Among his clients were luminaries such as heavyweight boxing champ Evander Holyfield. Finally, in the late '90s, Boortz moved his act to the South's radio giant, WSB. That brought him national syndication. (Townhall.com)

    Give glory-seeking Jess a stern talk  Oct 24, 2009
    Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield came together on The Oprah Winfrey Show last week, with the former saying of the latter: ''I want the world to know this is a beautiful guy. I just want you to know it's just been a pleasure being acquainted with you. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    * Tyson and Holyfield meet a year after Bite Fight  Oct 19, 2009
    More than a decade after their infamous Bite Fight, heavyweights Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield came face to face on Friday on The Oprah Winfrey Show. The TV host said Holyfield sought out the meeting after seeing her recent interview with Tyson. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Tyson, Holyfield mix it up with Oprah  Oct 18, 2009
    In this photo provided by Harpo, Inc., talk-show host Oprah Winfrey poses with former world champion boxers Mike Tyson, right, and Evander Holyfield on a live episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show," Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, in Chicago ... Not when Evander Holyfield called up expecting an apology. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Tyson, Holyfield reconcile on Oprah  Oct 17, 2009
    AP photo by George Burns Boxer Mike Tyson appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and apologized to rival Evander Holyfield for biting him ... Mutual praise and admiration dominated during a face-to-face meeting Friday between former world champion boxers Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield on a live episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show.". (News & Observer -- Sports)

    No punches, just praise as Tyson, Holyfield meet  Oct 17, 2009
    Mutual praise and admiration dominated during a face-to-face meeting Friday between former world champion boxers Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield on a live episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show.". On June 28, 1997, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Tyson was disqualified after biting off part of Holyfield's right ear during their WBA heavyweight title fight. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    No biting as Tyson, Holyfield meet on Oprah  Oct 17, 2009
    Talk-show host Oprah Winfrey poses with former world champion boxers Mike Tyson, right, and Evander Holyfield on Friday ... Mutual praise and admiration dominated during a face-to-face meeting Friday between former world champion boxers Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield on a live episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show ... Jack Smith / APMike Tyson, left, bites into the ear of Evander Holyfield on June 28, 1997. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Thrashers' Boulton a new breed of enforcer  Oct 12, 2009
    com Boxing great Evander Holyfield (left) gives punching advice to Atlanta Thrashers left wing Eric Boulton during a recent practice. Holyfield gave some fighting advice to players saying to keep your head down and aim for the jaw. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Evander Holyfield Faces a New Challenger: Global Warming  Sep 25, 2009
    Source: Evander Holyfield Solar Project ... ATLANTA, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- During "Climate Week" at the United Nations, 100 heads of state met to discuss four-time heavy weight boxing champion of the world, Evander Holyfield ... "I am proud to be a partner in the green movement to heal the earth," said Evander Holyfield. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Holyfield has new opponent: global warming  Sep 25, 2009
    Walter Bieri / APEvander Holyfield will turn 47 next month, and plenty of close advisers and outside observers have called on him to retire from boxing before he gets seriously injured by a younger, quicker opponent ... ATLANTA - Evander Holyfield has no intention of hanging up his gloves. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    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)


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