Best fights of Evander Holyfield
Over 26 years as a professional, Evander Holyfield has compiled a 44-10-2 (29) record, including 32 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Evander Holyfield KOs Mike Tyson
On November 9, 1996 Evander Holyfield fought Mike Tyson for the WBA heavyweight title. Holyfield was 34 years old with a record of 32-3, and Tyson was 30 with a record of 45-1. Holyfield was coming off a win and Tyson was on a 8-fight winning streak. Holyfield stopped Mike Tyson via TKO in the 11th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Evander Holyfield stops Michael Moorer in their 2nd fight
On November 8, 1997 Evander Holyfield, the WBA heavyweight champion, met Michael Moorer, the IBF heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. It was their second meeting. Holyfield was 35 years old with a record of 34-3, and Moorer was 29 with a record of 39-1. Holyfield was on a 3-fight winning streak and Moorer was on a 4-fight winning streak. Holyfield stopped Michael Moorer via retirement in the 8th round. Became the unified heavyweight champion.
3. Evander Holyfield defeats Riddick Bowe in their 2nd fight
On November 6, 1993 Evander Holyfield fought Riddick Bowe for the WBA and IBF heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Holyfield was 31 years old with a record of 29-1, and Bowe was 26 with a record of 34-0. Holyfield was coming off a win and Bowe was on an undefeated 34-fight winning streak. Holyfield won via majority decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
4. Evander Holyfield KOs Buster Douglas
On October 25, 1990 Evander Holyfield fought Buster Douglas for the undisputed heavyweight title. Holyfield was 28 years old with a record of 24-0, and Douglas was 30 with a record of 30-4-1. Holyfield was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Douglas was on a 7-fight winning streak. Holyfield stopped Buster Douglas via KO in the 3rd round. Crowned the undisputed heavyweight champion.
5. Evander Holyfield KOs Carlos De León
On April 9, 1988 Evander Holyfield met Carlos De León in an undisputed cruiserweight title unification fight. Holyfield was 25 years old with a record of 17-0, and León was 28 with a record of 44-4. Holyfield was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and León was on a 5-fight winning streak. Holyfield stopped Carlos De León via TKO in the 8th round. Retained the undisputed title.
6. Evander Holyfield KOs Michael Dokes
On March 11, 1989 Evander Holyfield fought Michael Dokes for the WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title. Holyfield was 26 years old with a record of 20-0, and Dokes was 30 with a record of 37-1-2. Holyfield was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Dokes was on a 11-fight winning streak. Holyfield stopped Michael Dokes via TKO in the 10th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
7. Evander Holyfield defeats Vaughn Bean
On September 19, 1998 Evander Holyfield defended his WBA and IBF heavyweight titles against Vaughn Bean. Holyfield was 35 years old with a record of 35-3, and Bean was 24 with a record of 31-1. Both Holyfield and Bean were on a 4-fight winning streak. Holyfield won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
8. Evander Holyfield defeats John Ruiz
On August 12, 2000 Evander Holyfield fought John Ruiz for the vacant WBA heavyweight title. Holyfield was 37 years old with a record of 36-4-1, and Ruiz was 28 with a record of 36-3. Holyfield was coming off a loss, while Ruiz was on a 11-fight winning streak. Holyfield won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Evander Holyfield defeats Dwight Muhammad Qawi
On July 12, 1986 Evander Holyfield fought Dwight Muhammad Qawi for the WBA cruiserweight title. Holyfield was 23 years old with a record of 11-0, and Qawi was 33 with a record of 26-2-1. Holyfield was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Qawi was on a 7-fight winning streak. Holyfield won via split decision. Crowned the new cruiserweight champion.
10. Evander Holyfield KOs Dwight Muhammad Qawi in their 2nd fight
On December 5, 1987 Evander Holyfield defended his WBA and IBF cruiserweight titles against Dwight Muhammad Qawi. It was their second meeting. Holyfield was 25 years old with a record of 16-0, and Qawi was 34 with a record of 28-4-1. Holyfield was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Qawi was coming off a win. Holyfield stopped Dwight Muhammad Qawi via KO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.