All fights list 2023, champion titles, age, height, reach and weight, KO ratio of the boxer Evander «The Real Deal» Holyfield.

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Evander Holyfield

Information updated: 2023-03-21

Wins
44
(29 KOs)

Losses
10
(2 KOs)

Draws
2
 

Alias: The Real Deal

Born: October 19, 1962 (60 years)

BoxRec ID: 499

Nationality: USAUSA

Division: heavyweight

Weight: 200+ lb (90,72+ kg)

Height: 6′ 2½″ (189 cm)

Reach: 78″ (198 cm)

Stance: orthodox

KOs: 65%

Birth place: Atmore, Alabama, USA

Residence: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Wins by KO: 65%
Wins by dec: 34%
Losses by KO: 20%
Losses by dec: 80%

Evander Holyfield next fight will be announced later.

The last fight of Evander Holyfield took place on September 11, 2021 against Vitor BelfortVitor Belfort.
Holyfield took part in an exhibition bout. The result of the fight is not counted in statistics.

Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort 

Evander Holyfield's last fight
  • Total fights: 57
  • Wins: 44
  • Wins by KO: 29
  • Wins by dec: 15
  • Losses: 10
  • Losses by KO: 2
  • Losses by dec: 8
  • Draws: 2
  • No contests: 1

Professional career

How many fights did Evander Holyfield have?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2011-05-07 Brian Nielsen
(64 - 2 - 0)
Win
TKO
2011-01-22 Sherman Williams
(34 - 11 - 2)
No contest
NC
World Boxing Federation World Heavyweight Title
2010-04-10 Frans Botha
(47 - 4 - 3)
Win
TKO
vacant World Boxing Federation World Heavyweight Title
2008-12-20 Nikolai Valuev
(49 - 1 - 0)
Loss
MD
WBA World Heavyweight Title
2007-10-13 Sultan Ibragimov
(21 - 0 - 1)
Loss
UD
WBO World Heavyweight Title
2007-06-30 Lou Savarese
(46 - 6 - 0)
Win
UD
2007-03-17 Vinny Maddalone
(27 - 3 - 0)
Win
TKO
2006-11-10 Fres Oquendo
(26 - 3 - 0)
Win
UD
vacant USBA Heavyweight Title
2006-08-18 Jeremy Bates
(21 - 11 - 1)
Win
TKO
2004-11-13 Larry Donald
(41 - 3 - 2)
Loss
UD
vacant NABC Heavyweight Title
2003-10-04 James Toney
(66 - 4 - 2)
Loss
TKO
2002-12-14 Chris Byrd
(35 - 2 - 0)
Loss
UD
vacant IBF World Heavyweight Title
2002-06-01 Hasim Rahman
(35 - 3 - 0)
Win
TD
2001-12-15 John Ruiz
(37 - 4 - 0)
Draw
SD
WBA World Heavyweight Title
2001-03-03 John Ruiz
(36 - 4 - 0)
Loss
UD
WBA World Heavyweight Title
2000-08-12 John Ruiz
(36 - 3 - 0)
Win
UD
vacant WBA World Heavyweight Title
1999-11-13 Lennox Lewis
(34 - 1 - 1)
Loss
UD
WBC World Heavyweight Title
WBA World Heavyweight Title
IBF World Heavyweight Title
vacant IBO World Heavyweight Title
1999-03-13 Lennox Lewis
(34 - 1 - 0)
Draw
SD
WBC World Heavyweight Title
WBA World Heavyweight Title
IBF World Heavyweight Title
1998-09-19 Vaughn Bean
(31 - 1 - 0)
Win
UD
WBA World Heavyweight Title
IBF World Heavyweight Title
1997-11-08 Michael Moorer
(39 - 1 - 0)
Win
RTD
WBA World Heavyweight Title
IBF World Heavyweight Title
1997-06-28 Mike Tyson
(45 - 2 - 0)
Win
DQ
WBA World Heavyweight Title
1996-11-09 Mike Tyson
(45 - 1 - 0)
Win
TKO
WBA World Heavyweight Title
1996-05-10 Bobby Czyz
(44 - 6 - 0)
Win
RTD
1995-11-04 Riddick Bowe
(37 - 1 - 0)
Loss
TKO
1995-05-20 Ray Mercer
(23 - 2 - 1)
Win
UD
1994-04-22 Michael Moorer
(34 - 0 - 0)
Loss
MD
WBA World Heavyweight Title
IBF World Heavyweight Title
1993-11-06 Riddick Bowe
(34 - 0 - 0)
Win
MD
WBA World Heavyweight Title
IBF World Heavyweight Title
1993-06-26 Alex Stewart
(32 - 4 - 0)
Win
UD
1992-11-13 Riddick Bowe
(31 - 0 - 0)
Loss
UD
WBC World Heavyweight Title
WBA World Heavyweight Title
IBF World Heavyweight Title
1992-06-19 Larry Holmes
(54 - 3 - 0)
Win
UD
WBC World Heavyweight Title
WBA World Heavyweight Title
IBF World Heavyweight Title
1991-11-23 Bert Cooper
(26 - 7 - 0)
Win
TKO
WBA World Heavyweight Title
IBF World Heavyweight Title
1991-04-19 George Foreman
(69 - 2 - 0)
Win
UD
WBC World Heavyweight Title
WBA World Heavyweight Title
IBF World Heavyweight Title
1990-10-25 James Douglas
(29 - 4 - 1)
Win
KO
WBC World Heavyweight Title
WBA World Heavyweight Title
IBF World Heavyweight Title
1990-06-01 Seamus McDonagh
(19 - 1 - 1)
Win
TKO
WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Title
1989-11-04 Alex Stewart
(24 - 0 - 0)
Win
TKO
WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Title
1989-07-15 Adilson Rodrigues
(35 - 2 - 0)
Win
KO
WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Title
1989-03-11 Michael Dokes
(37 - 1 - 2)
Win
TKO
WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Title
1988-12-09 Pinklon Thomas
(29 - 2 - 1)
Win
RTD
1988-07-16 James Tillis
(38 - 13 - 1)
Win
RTD
1988-04-09 Carlos De Leon
(44 - 4 - 0)
Win
TKO
WBC World Cruiserweight Title
WBA World Cruiserweight Title
IBF World Cruiserweight Title
1987-12-05 Dwight Muhammad Qawi
(28 - 4 - 1)
Win
KO
WBA World Cruiserweight Title
IBF World Cruiserweight Title
1987-08-15 Ossie Ocasio
(21 - 4 - 1)
Win
TKO
WBA World Cruiserweight Title
IBF World Cruiserweight Title
1987-05-15 Ricky Parkey
(20 - 4 - 0)
Win
TKO
WBA World Cruiserweight Title
IBF World Cruiserweight Title
1987-02-14 Henry Tillman
(14 - 1 - 0)
Win
TKO
WBA World Cruiserweight Title
1986-12-08 Mike Brothers
(15 - 4 - 0)
Win
TKO
1986-07-12 Dwight Muhammad Qawi
(26 - 2 - 1)
Win
SD
WBA World Cruiserweight Title
1986-05-28 Terry Mims
(13 - 12 - 0)
Win
KO
1986-04-06 Jesse Shelby
(12 - 2 - 1)
Win
KO
1986-03-01 Chisanda Mutti
(23 - 5 - 2)
Win
TKO
1985-12-21 Anthony Davis
(17 - 3 - 0)
Win
TKO
1985-10-30 Jeff Meachem
(6 - 2 - 0)
Win
TKO
1985-08-29 Rick Myers
(10 - 12 - 1)
Win
RTD
1985-07-20 Tyrone Booze
(10 - 3 - 2)
Win
UD
1985-04-20 Mark Rivera
(12 - 1 - 0)
Win
TKO
1985-03-13 Fred Brown
(18 - 35 - 2)
Win
TKO
1985-01-20 Eric Winbush
(14 - 8 - 0)
Win
UD
1984-11-15 Lionel Byarm
(9 - 1 - 2)
Win
UD

Who all beat Evander Holyfield?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2008-12-20 Nikolai Valuev
(49 - 1 - 0)
Loss
MD
WBA World Heavyweight Title
2007-10-13 Sultan Ibragimov
(21 - 0 - 1)
Loss
UD
WBO World Heavyweight Title
2004-11-13 Larry Donald
(41 - 3 - 2)
Loss
UD
vacant NABC Heavyweight Title
2003-10-04 James Toney
(66 - 4 - 2)
Loss
TKO
2002-12-14 Chris Byrd
(35 - 2 - 0)
Loss
UD
vacant IBF World Heavyweight Title
2001-03-03 John Ruiz
(36 - 4 - 0)
Loss
UD
WBA World Heavyweight Title
1999-11-13 Lennox Lewis
(34 - 1 - 1)
Loss
UD
WBC World Heavyweight Title
WBA World Heavyweight Title
IBF World Heavyweight Title
vacant IBO World Heavyweight Title
1995-11-04 Riddick Bowe
(37 - 1 - 0)
Loss
TKO
1994-04-22 Michael Moorer
(34 - 0 - 0)
Loss
MD
WBA World Heavyweight Title
IBF World Heavyweight Title
1992-11-13 Riddick Bowe
(31 - 0 - 0)
Loss
UD
WBC World Heavyweight Title
WBA World Heavyweight Title
IBF World Heavyweight Title
Boxer Evander Holyfield

Boxer Evander Holyfield

Evander Holyfield is an American boxer, who competes in the heavyweight division.
As a professional athlete, Holyfield has been performing for 38 years.

Evander was born in Atmore, Alabama, USA, on October 19, 1962.
He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Pro debut

A 22-year-old Holyfield made his professional debut on November 15, 1984 against Lionel Byarm.
Evander won by unanimous decision (UD).

First world title

On July 12, 1986 Evander Holyfield became the WBA cruiserweight champion.
The American defeated world champion Dwight Muhammad Qawi.

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