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The Ten Greatest Fights I Ever Saw Live

July 20, 2020July 19, 2020 by James Slater

Evander Holyfield - A recent article, brilliantly written as well as interesting, got plenty of people thinking - avid fight fans, those of us who try their best at writing about this special sport as best as they can, especially.

A recent article, brilliantly written as well as interesting, got plenty of people thinking – avid fight fans, those of us who try their best at writing about this special … Read more

Evander Holyfield Vs. Dwight Muhammad Qawi – Still The Greatest Cruiserweight Fight In Boxing History

July 9, 2020July 9, 2020 by James Slater

Evander Holyfield - There have been some great fights in the cruiserweight division over the 40 years since the weight class was born. For some, the James Toney-Vasilly Jirov fight ranks as the best ever at cruiser, for others, it's the incredible war between O'Neil Bell and Jean Marc Mormeck. Yet the fight that gets the most votes, the fight that is looked at by almost everyone as being the big daddy of the great ones at cruiserweight, is the simply breath-taking 15 round war between Evander Holyfield and Dwight Muhammad Qawi.

There have been some great fights in the cruiserweight division over the 40 years since the weight class was born. For some, the James Toney-Vasilly Jirov fight ranks as the … Read more

Showtime’s Bobby Czyz Recalls “The Bite Fight”

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020 by James Slater

Evander Holyfield - It was 23 years ago this month (June 28) when it happened. With many millions watching, a completely unhinged Mike Tyson inexplicably and shamefully sank his teeth into the ear of arch-rival Evander Holyfield. Not once but twice.

It was 23 years ago this month (June 28) when it happened. With many millions watching, a completely unhinged Mike Tyson inexplicably and shamefully sank his teeth into the ear … Read more

Salita and Warriors Boxing Partnering to Make Their Extensive Libraries of Fight Videos Available

June 25, 2020June 11, 2020 by Salita Promotiions

Evander Holyfield - Salita Promotions proudly announces a partnership with Florida-based Warriors Boxing Promotions to make available both companies’ extensive libraries of fight videos available on the Salita Promotions YouTube Channel.

Salita Promotions proudly announces a partnership with Florida-based Warriors Boxing Promotions to make available both companies’ extensive libraries of fight videos available on the Salita Promotions YouTube Channel. Many of … Read more

18 Years Ago – Evander Holyfield, Hasim Rahman And The Hematoma

June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 by James Slater

Evander Holyfield - “I'll wear a helmet next time,” Hasim Rahman, hideously disfigured after his controversial loss to Evander Holyfield.

“I’ll wear a helmet next time,” Hasim Rahman, hideously disfigured after his controversial loss to Evander Holyfield. 18 years ago today, two former heavyweight champions were fighting each other in … Read more

Evander Holyfield posts new video, looking strong at 57

May 23, 2020 by Will Arons

Evander Holyfield - Evander Holyfield posted a short workout clip of him working with former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko as he prepares for his return to the ring for charity boxing events. Holyfield is preparing to return to the ring for exhibition matches for charity, along with Mike Tyson, Shannon Briggs, and James Toney.

Evander Holyfield posted a short workout clip of him working with former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko as he prepares for his return to the ring for charity boxing events. Holyfield … Read more

Mike Tyson, Holyfield and Toney coming back = Money Grab – Jeff Mayweather

May 21, 2020 by Will Arons

Evander Holyfield - Jeff Mayweather doesn't see anything wrong with famous former heavyweights like Mike Tyson, James Toney, and Evander Holyfield coming out of retirement for what he views as a "Money grab' with their charity exhibition fights.

Jeff Mayweather doesn’t see anything wrong with famous former heavyweights like Mike Tyson, James Toney, and Evander Holyfield coming out of retirement for what he views as a “Money grab’ … Read more

David Haye Lists His Five Greatest Heavyweights (explains why Mike Tyson doesn’t feature)

May 15, 2020 by James Slater

Evander Holyfield - Former heavyweight and cruiserweight champ David Haye was a guest on the BBC podcast "Greatest Fights," with Steve Bunce and Mike Costello, and Haye listed his top-five greatest heavyweights from history. The subject of Mike Tyson came up (of course it did; Tyson hot news right now due to his 'will he, won't he' comeback) and though Haye places Tyson in the top-10 best ever heavyweights, he explained why he does not put Tyson in his top-five.

Former heavyweight and cruiserweight champ David Haye was a guest on the BBC podcast “Greatest Fights,” with Steve Bunce and Mike Costello, and Haye listed his top-five greatest heavyweights from … Read more