Evander Holyfield Quotes & Trivia

Quotes

It is not the size of a man but the size of his heart that matters.

My goal is to be the undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World.

No. I probably do better not being in politics. They have too much control over you when you are in politics.

Well, I always knew that the best fighter would get into the hall of fame. There was no doubt in mind that I would get there. I really would rather get in there the right way and be happy once I get there because that means it's the end of your career and there are other things.

Well, number one I like dancing. Number two I knew it would be challenging because I had never done this type of dance before. I always wanted to and I happened to have the courage to go out there and give it my best shot.

Well, of course a boxing match is hard because boxing isn't set for you to do good. You have to force your will upon someone, but dancing you don't have to force your will. It should be a lot easier because if I make a mistake I don't get hit.

Well, when I think of steroids I think of an image. You have the advantage over someone, which is a form of cheating. I guess it wouldn't be right unless it was legal for everybody. Reason it's not legal for everybody is because it can hurt people seriously.

Trivia

As of 2007, Evander Holyfield's record is 40 total wins including 26 Knock outs, 8 loses, and 2 draws.

Evander Holyfield's boxing trainer is Ronnie Shields.

Evander Holyfield starting boxing when he was twelve.

Evander Holyfield is a professional boxer, actor, and producer.

Evander Holyfield has appeared in the movies Summer of Sam, Necessary Roughness, and Blood Salvage.

Evander Holyfield came in fifth place on the first season of Dancing with the Stars.

In 1996, Evander Holyfield carried the Olympic torch through his hometown of Atlanta for the 1996 Olympic Games.

Evander Holyfield has a Sega Genesis game about him called Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing.

Evander Holyfield married Paulette Bowne in 1985 and divorced a short time later. Then he was married to Dr. Janice Itson from 1996 until 2000. He later married Candi Calvana Smith in 2003 and as of 2007, they are still married.

Evander Holyfield was once a IBF Heavyweight champion, a WBA Heavyweight champion, and the Undisputed Heavyweight champion.

Evander Holyfield has ten children.

In 1990, Evander Holyfield was the executive producer of the movie Blood Salvage.

Evander is the younger brother of actor and dancer, Bernard Holyfield.