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November 09, 2006
Holyfield determined to be five-times champion: Evander Holyfield fights Puerto Rico's Fres Oquendo at the Alamodome in San Antonio tonight in his 50th professional contest, on course for what many boxing insiders believe is a foolhardy and vainglorious attempt to become the first man to become a world champion for the fifth time.
"This is America, and part of America is about letting people do what they want to do. I want to fight. I will become the undisputed champion, and then I will retire and be happy."
Talk about obsession. Evander apparently won't be happy until he gets his head cracked before he retires.
posted by roberts at 05:22 AM on November 10, 2006
Holyfield's always been boring, to me. When your biggest claim to fame is getting your ear bit off, maybe it's time to put boxing behind you.
posted by dyams at 07:24 AM on November 10, 2006
The man's just trying to support his kids, which at this point make up roughly half the population of the state of Georgia.
posted by The_Black_Hand at 07:57 AM on November 10, 2006
When your biggest claim to fame is getting your ear bit off, .... you're kidding right? If I could make millions for a night of getting beat up, I'd take it too.
posted by Bill Lumbergh at 01:02 PM on November 10, 2006
Holyfield was really a great champion in his day. It's partly Tyson's fault he never got his recognition. He fought everybody in the division, and whooped them all, and Tyson ducked him for years and years. I never knew why, I always figured Tyson would whup him. But Mike knew something I didn't. You couldn't bully Evander. Unlike Spinks, Holmes, and Bruno, Holyfield was UNAFRAID of Tyson. If they had fought at their peak, pre-rape conviction, I bet Holyfield would have won. There's something about boxers just being unable to let go. Sugar Ray, Ali, Foreman, it's that huge payday for one night of work that gets its hooks into you and won't let go. I don't care about this fight, won't watch it, I just hope Holyfield doesn't get hurt. If some promoter wants to shell out the bucks, and the docs clear him to fight, it's his business.
posted by vito90 at 01:12 PM on November 10, 2006
Throw in the towel already! Please don't say in 20 years this is going to happen again if you loose!
posted by yachts360 at 01:35 PM on November 10, 2006
Didn't the GOAT try this c'mon the heavyweight champion is almost a joke right now the last time I checked their like 4 or 5 titleholders let's get something to fix this it's a travesty
posted by luther70 at 02:39 PM on November 10, 2006
for one night of work You've obviously never trained for a fight.
posted by yay-yo at 04:43 PM on November 10, 2006
You don't get paid for the training, you get paid for the fight. But your point is taken.
posted by vito90 at 04:51 PM on November 10, 2006
Holyfield, who is unquestionably a wack-job, is in danger of totally wrecking a great career (not that he'd really care, but we boxing fans do). I've always thought that his is as underrated a career as Tyson's is overrated. Casual fans don't seem to give him as much credit as he deserves. This guy is a natural cruiserweight - or at best, light heavyweight. He's been fighting the big boys for decades. Unfortunately, at this point, it's about a decade too many.
posted by WeedyMcSmokey at 05:16 PM on November 10, 2006
When your biggest claim to fame is getting your ear bit off, .... you're kidding right? Not really. Personally, I always considered Holyfield, as a heavyweight, rather boring.
posted by dyams at 08:55 PM on November 10, 2006
I barely even notice boxing anymore. Its got nothing on the UFC. I can't name a single title holder in boxing but I know pretty much all the title holders in UFC. The fights are better.
posted by fenriq at 09:26 PM on November 10, 2006
I can't name a single title holder in boxing but I know the pretty much all the dollar menu at Taco Bell. Chicken soft taco.
posted by Samsonov14 at 04:31 AM on November 11, 2006
then I will retire and be happy." hasn't he already retired like about 3 times? Please evander, just fade away.