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Evander Holyfield 2023 – Net Worth, Salary, Records, and Endorsements

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Evander Holyfield was one of the best boxers during the 1990s, and here is everything you need to know about him including his net worth, salary, records and endorsements

Evander Holyfield Facts

Birth PlaceAtmore, Alabama
Father’s NameIsom Coley
Mother’s NameAnnie Laura Holyfield
Star SignLibra
WifePaulette Bowen (1985-1991)
Janice Itson (1996-2000)
Candi Calvana Smith (2003-2012)
ChildrenEvander Holyfield Jr., Elijah Esaias Holyfield, Elwin Holyfield, Eli Ethan Holyfield, Elijah Jedidiah Holyfield, Eden Eloise Holyfield, Eve Elizabeth Holyfield, and Emani Winter Holyfield
Net Worth (2023)$1 million
Age60 years
Date of BirthOctober 19, 1962
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 2 in (189 cm)
Weight classHeavyweight/Light-heavyweight/Cruiserweight
Reach77.5 in (197 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Nickname(s)‘The Real Deal’
EndorsementsArise Bank

Evander Holyfield is one of the greatest boxers of all time. ‘The Real Deal’ as he is known, dominated the sport of boxing in the 1990s. He holds two wins over the dangerous Mike Tyson. He made a comeback after 10 years against Vitor Belfort. However, he lost the fight in the very first round.

Last Updated: 14-07-2023

Evander Holyfield Net Worth and Salary

Evander Holyfield has a net worth of $1 million. There was a time he had a massive net worth of over $200 million. He was one of the richest boxers in the world.

However, several issues like mortgage, divorce settlements, and bad management of money dwindled his net worth.

It is worthy to be noted that, Holyfield had career earnings exceeding $500 million.

Evander Holyfield Boxing Career and Record

Evander Holyfield made his boxing debut on the 15th of November, 1984 against Lionel Byam in a 6-round match. He won the match via. unanimous decision.

Holyfield went 8-0 up by the end of 1985. On the 12th of July, 1986 he won the WBA Cruiserweight title against Dwight Muhammad Qawi when he was just 23 years old.

He defended his title several times. By the end of 1988, Holyfield’s record read 20 wins and no losses.

Evander Holyfield

‘The Real Deal’ won the WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title against Michael Dokes in March 1989.

After a stunning knockout win over Buster Douglas in 1990, Holyfield won the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles.

He faced his first loss against Riddick Bowe, via. unanimous decision and also lost his WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles.

In a fiery contest against Mike Tyson in November 1996, Holyfield won the WBA Heavyweight title.

He won the rematch in a rather controversial fashion after Tyson was disqualified for biting Holyfield’s ear.

Holyfield struggled to win both of his fights against Lennox Lewis. He drew the first one and lost the next.

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His last fight was against Brian Nielsen in May 2011.

Boxing record – 44 wins, 10 losses and 2 draws.

Evander Holyfield Family, Personal Life and Endorsements

Evander Holyfield was born on the 19th of October, 1962 in Atmore, Alabama to parents Isom Coley and Annie Laura Holyfield.

He has fathered several children, across numerous relationships.

These are the names of the children Holyfield has fathered – Evander Holyfield Jr., Elijah Esaias Holyfield, Elwin Holyfield, Eli Ethan Holyfield, Elijah Jedidiah Holyfield, Eden Eloise Holyfield, Eve Elizabeth Holyfield, and Emani Winter Holyfield.

He was married to Paulette Bowen from 1985 to 1991, then Janice Itson from 1996-2000. His last known notable relationship was his marriage to Candi Calvana Smith from 2003-2012.

Holyfield endorses Arise Bank.

FAQs about Evander Holyfield

What is Evander Holyfield’s net worth?

Evander Holyfield has a net worth of $1 million.

When was Evander Holyfield born?

Evander Holyfield was born on the 19th of October, 1962.

Where was Evander Holyfield born?

Evander Holyfield was born in Atmore, Alabama.

When did Evander Holyfield make his Boxing debut?

Evander Holyfield made his boxing debut on the 15th of November, 1984.

What is Evander Holyfield’s boxing record?

Evander Holyfield’s boxing record reads – 44 wins, 10 losses and 2 draws.

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