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Evan Holyfield - Boxer - Interview
July 21, 2018
Stories
Eleazar "Evan" Holyfield is hoping to follow in the footsteps of his legendary father, former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield. He's an Atlanta native and is currently working at the amateur level before he turns pro. It's taken him a while to learn a passion for the sport, but now he has a great combination of talent and work ethic to reach the top.
Evan Holyfield, the son of legendary boxer Evander Holyfield, has embraced the sport of boxing with a genuine love and determination to chase his own championship dreams. Mentored by his father, Evan's journey in boxing began at a young age, but it was during his teenage years that he discovered his true passion. Overcoming shyness and a lack of confidence, Evan found his stride with the support and encouragement of his father. The duo even trained together at the Police Athletic League in Atlanta, a program aimed at engaging inner-city youth in positive activities. Witness the inspiring story of Evan Holyfield as he follows in his father's footsteps and pursues his own boxing career.