The Most Terrifying Knockout Beast from the 80's - Evander Holyfield
2023 ж. 5 Қаз.
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In 30 years at the forefront, Evander Holyfield forever engraved his name among the greatest figures in the history of the ring. This is the journey of a man who battled during the uncompromising era of boxing, from the early steps to the status of a living legend in the realm of fisticuffs.
We had to reupload the video because the previous one got blocked by KZhead due to the presence of scenes with blood. Sorry if you saw it, but this one has been our favourite yet and we want to keep it rolling.
Shame on KZhead for outlawing blood in combat sports videos. Everyone in that ring is bleeding because they chose to be there. Nobody is fatally injured. It's just blood. Terms of service are getting more and more ridiculous by the day. Anyway, thanks for daring to reupload, might just watch the entire video once more 😍
Thanks for reuploading I was half way through the original and was sad to see it disappear
It's ok to see men beat each other brutally but a little bit of blood is the problem......smh. KZhead needs to be regulated by the constitution not the other way around
Such videos mus get rewatched cause ey too informative.
I did not see the original. Great video. Keep the great work.
This was the days of boxer and fighter in the heavy weight division. No cheap tricks. Just clean and tough boxing. Evander is a legend.
saying "no cheap tricks" and talking about holyfield at the same time is crazy lmao. He's still a legend though
and no drug tests it looks like lol
@@camdavis9362 yep headbutt king, that kid jake paul does the same thing
@@camdavis9362people underestimate holyfield devastating power
One of the greatest heavyweight champions! Gave it all in the ring. Ferocious, yet humble. Well deserving of a statue.
I agree with all except the Statue.
He was a scary individual.
As1
Yes no question,.. The stare would be.nuff for me to.vamoose😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
Idolatry… I only worship God
Had the good fortune to watch Evander his entire career. One of the greatest all time and my favorite. Unbelievable skill and toughness. Big heart and courage. How could anyone not love this guy. A man's man
100%. My favorite of all time, and underrated still, as one of the greatest all-time pound for pound fighters. I haven't done the math, but I'd bet that nobody fought more championship fights at heavyweight, vs. future hall of famers, at a greater weight disparity, and was completely untouchable at cruiserweight.
I was a big fan of Holyfield but when he started his dirty fighting, he lost me. Watch him some time with this in mind, headbutts, lowblows, shoulder bumps, you name it!
My Favorite too!! I've nicknamed Him "General Rockjaw"(a "Beetle Bailey" comic character) 'cos He Really "Got a Beard" as they put it. Bet 23 people in his 2 fights vs Mike and won~ US$3,000!! ❤❤😂😊
Totally agree!!
The same ones.hate Jesus
I miss these good old days of boxing.
Everything about camera and promo now
Holyfield deserved recognition as one of the greatest Heavyweights ever ..
God bless you for saying this. Holyfield is one of the greatest boxer to have ever live
@@adesuaolanrewaju752 Top ten heavyweights Ali Foreman Holyfield Lennox Lewis Larry Holmes Joe Frazier Mike Tyson Joe Louis Rocky Marciano Jack Johnson
No doubt of that he is my top 5
He didn't fight Tyson when he was at peak, that is before arrest.He is below Ali, Tyson, Riddick Bowe , Lennox Lewis
@@karthickeyanloganathan661 Go back to bed son lol
REAL DEAL HOLYFIELD! & he had L's. People need to stop thinking someone isn't great or downplaying careers because they lost. All the great ones lose. That's what happens when you fight other greats. Give great fighters their respect
Exactly holyfield doesn't have the best record but he fought the best a lot of his losses were when he was past his prime
Like you said. The point of a legendary fighter like Holyfield is that they have loses on their record it shows they’re still human even if that are superb fighters
And when you are very active. Lucky to see some fight once a year now. I’m a Tyson fan but I have always had great respect for this man and his heart both as a boxer and also as a man!
The trio with Bowe took a lot away from both men. Riddick Bowe in shape was damn near unbeatable but… Holyfield is on that other level!
Hes a great but we can't deny he was juiced to the gills 😂
I never thought that Evander got the accolades, respect or recognition that he truly deserves, as one of the very best. I am big Mike Tyson fan, but Holyfield's boxing skill and record makes him one of the greatest in boxing history. His name does not come up enough when fans converse about the top boxers of all time. Very good video and commentary!
I love Mike Tyson now but then that ear biting was lame
you can't see the match see it again why Mike bite his ear
In second fight Mike Tyson play better than him you all see the fight and then tell me
@@thomasphansavanhThat headbutting was also lame.
@@joshsnethen2440 nah ear biting is unacceptable. I love both boxers but Evander is also a great heavy weight
I respect the accompliishments of Holyfield. He was a light heavyweight compared to many boxers and still was able to retain victories over great boxers and never acted like a gangster badmouthing his oponents and maintained class throughout his career.
WTH you mean “never acted like a gangster!” GOH with your subtle racist, backhanded compliment.
One of the best boxing videos I've ever seen. Such a perfect balance of story, fight footage, analysis, opponent's background and music.
Evander Holyfield is the dictionaries definition of a "WARRIOR" when you have a good look at Holyfield's career, you have no choice but to agree that he will forever be in the top 5 'GREATEST WARRIORS " in Boxing History, MUCH LOVE & RESPECT EVANDER, YOU ARE THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR MY FRIEND!!! 👍👍👍
“he embarked on a quest to find the 5th corner”. you are the best boxing analyst of all time, your use of precise descriptive language and analogies are absolutely brilliant, you make the sport fresh again
I have the upmost respect for this man who never had to brag that he was the greatest.
*utmost
There was only one ‘greatest of all times’ - The man who first dreamt it and coined the phrase! Yes, he talked a lot but that was part of the attraction. What an absolute fighter he was - Floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee. Boxing might have died without him!
@@unknownjohnson6137 Ali was a joke, a fraud. An old slow white bum chuck Wepner, took Ali all 15 rounds. LMFAO
That's because he was the REAL DEAL.
Ali is the only GOAT in heavyweight boxing. There is no other. He didn't brag about his greatness ... He just told us the TRUTH. Holyfield is great in his own way, but he is not on the same level as Ali.
Hollyfeild was an amazing fighter during an amazing time. The Bowe Hollyfeild trilogy is one of the greatest fight series of all time and I still watch all three fights to this day. Heart the size of a tank.
Imagine wanting to fight Riddick Bowe 3 times? That was scary to watch, Bowe is absolutely enormous and seems to hit like a mule. Holyfield took the hardest fights imaginable. And seeing him against Foreman. George Foreman might have been the scariest boxer, he seemed incapable of being knocked out.
Times were amazing because steroids and drugs were widely used in sports?
Bowe given holyfield real beams and hard time...but holyfield was victorious
The fighter with the greatest heart in the history of boxing. There was no quitting with evander. He always gave his all. Respect to one of the greatest fighters who ever lived. He was indeed the real deal. Long life evander. Blessings !!
Holyfield will always be one of the best faces of boxing. I watched him as a kid in the 90s and we loved cheering for the fellow southern gentleman from Georgia. He didn't play the goofy shit talking games that so many play now, he was generally composed, smiling and good natured like Foreman after 40.
Commander Evander was the best of his era. His combination of traditional boxing schooling, toughness and fearlessness was tough to beat in any ear.
Freudian slip? Or intentional? A wiley shot to the ear so to speak.
Commander evander! That’s cute, did mommy help you rhyme???
Evander you definitely were THE REAL DEAL. Thank you for everything you gave to the sport, and to us as fans. You will forever be a champion.
My friends and I always tuned in to watch Evander. Or, just as likely, went to a bar since it was sometimes too expensive to watch at home. Still, not a dull fight ever. Every time he was hurt and we thought, no one could come back from that! He DID! Evander Holyfield is a legit Real Deal warrior!
What an incredible boxer. Tyson, Hollyfield, Lewis are boxing History💯
Don't forget Holmes!!
You know the game very well
Tyson doesn't belong in that list.
@@johnhatchel9681Tyson is the best out of the lot and not only the best out of those 3 but the best HW of all time as well you know nothing about boxing so just shut up
Tyson is the best out of all if them
Its sad i didnt realize how illustrious his career was because of the ear thing. Incredible boxer and a seemingly stand up guy. Thanks for the education.
U got alot of learning to buddy lol
From the Olympics to the Tyson fights He was always quick to give a late hit or a headbutt. Not to mention how he would hit Tyson and then clench and lean on Tyson trying to take him out by making him tired. I never liked him and never will.
I watched all these heavyweights growing up. Evander looked to me to be the fittest. He also seemed to never give up. He is a real champion.
No Tyson was the fittest
EVANDER HOLYFIELD- CLASS-ACT, POISED, PROFESSIONAL, ROCK 'EM SOCK 'EM CHAMPION!! LOVED when he showed Tyson who was BOSS!!
But Tyson showed him who was hungry!! For an ear sandwich. Didn't ever like Tyson like I did Holyfield
He didn’t fight the real Tyson. He fought the version of Tyson without his original trainers. Holyfield would’ve given Tyson a good fight but Tyson would’ve won at the end.
Evander had a great left hook, fighters never saw it coming! He was quick for a big guy.
Evander always carried himself like such a gentleman untill he got into that ring . Then he was just a beast ! Fast, precise, powerfull and loaded with heart ! Love em …
15 straight rounds? And they ended with a high pitch, no back down, no retreat, just two Gladiators going at each other💯💪🔥💥🙏🏼🥇 now that is Boxing, mad respect for them💯
Real Deal Evander Holyfield !...what a legend !...he is definitely one of the greatest heavy weights in the history of boxing !...and a true gentleman too!...Respect !!
„Flawless distant management due to incredible footwork and sharp instinct on the inside. However, the hallmark of his style resided in the seemless execution of lenghty combinations.“
Had no idea he was this successful. He’s never mentioned in the GOAT communities.
That's cause all the casuals automatically give it to Ali or Tyson. If you tell a lie long enough and loud enough.
Because Tyson got all the glory ... But Tyson wasn't fighting real contenders... Until Evander stepped into the ring .. Then he found out what a REAL fighter was all about..
Cuz he wasn’t
I grew up in the Evander years and although he wasn't my favourite boxer like Lewis or someone I cheered for like Tua he was always considered the epitome of a hard training, hard fighting heavyweight who could not be overcome without going to war!
Without doubt one of the best boxers of all time to watch a great athlete.
A great combination of boxing skill , tactics , speed , punching power and stamina. In fact , arguably the best in combining all of them in one fighter.
You left out will. Pure will power.
You left out juice. A lot of it
@@user-qx4cf5gc3q His rivals did the same.
He was a true champion.A boxing icon.Thanks Evander👌👍👍
Never seen anyone fight with the heart that Holyfield fought with. Some of the greatest fights I had the honor to witness, an absolute warrior.
he and James Toney were savage animals who had absolutely no fears. No matter what your size, they always come forward
Just watching the highlights of some of his fights has made me smile again and remember how good boxing was. How amazing was boxing. Thank you for the amazing times x
By far my favorite boxer of all time.
One of the greatest boxers ever! A man with class and lots of heart and power! Thanks Evander!
"The Warrior" is truly an apt description of Evander Holyfield. Especially in his fight against Lennox Lewis.
I never thought that Evander has gotten the accolades and respect he deserved. I am a huge Mike Tyson fan, but Holyfield is one of the top boxers ever!
Such a wholesome soul Holyfield is. Amazing boxer.
Big hello from Ireland 🇮🇪👋. I have Always followed evander, in my opinion, he gave everything when he fought. A true warrior.
As as I'm concerned he is with out a doubt in the top 5 fights ever!!Never out of shape when he stepped in to the ring.!We miss you Warrior!!
His fight against Michael Dokes for the WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Championship was the best heavyweight fight of the 1980's
Personally, I disagree, but fair enough
@OU888 then which one was?
He was a great fighter and Champion truly skilled and deserves his spot in the Boxing Hall of Fame
Holyfield was a monster!! What a lot of folk forget is he was a natural Middleweight, he actually trained his way up to Heavyweight. He was giving away 50 to 100 natural lbs with a Middleweights chin and he still dominated. All respect to The Real Deal! Always Love You Bro!!!
he juiced his way to a heavyweight. The guy is a fraud, not "the real deal". He belongs to the same Hall of Shame where people like Lance Armstrong sit
He was the real deal alright. He was rugged, durable with great movement and power. He had all the attributes needed to be a great boxer. Evander fought many wars in the ring and came out on top. A true warrior.
I’ve always got to mention how much of a beast George Foreman really was
the best fighter ever Ali the best fighter in Hollyfield's generation was Lewis . prime Foreman was not considerate as fighter he was a armed steamroller in the ring who crash others to the death. doest matter who wait in the ring George will dominate him , he was Alpha in the ring . even at his 45y.o he lost stamina,speed,power and his pressure but he still so dangerous with his one shot and a nightmare for best fighters of area i remember he still attack young fighters in their prime and make them running and defense . believe me Hollyfield is a legend in boxing and a brave guy but if he meet pirme George he will never survive more than 2 rounds he will crash him like a pepsi can .
he goight way past the age youvdhoild fight 2 timr champ lots of vights Olympic gold anf still made more money off of a grill
i put holmes and forman in the same box great champions stuck around foever and bout used wisdom to adapt as they got older and both years after these flights won big against moorer and mercer both in their prime and undefeated
I have nothing as respect for him. When others had flaws like being disrespectful, in prison or ungrounded. He was an class act a true role model for the sport
There is not enough praise for Big George. His comeback made him legendary.
Back in the day, the hype around Mike Tyson was so immense that people wrote off many boxers like Holyfield. Holyfield was fearless and could have given Tyson a run for his money if he fought him earlier. The video brings out the hard work he put in his fight to bar for many to appreciate in this day. Holyfield was one of the best boxers in the ring.
Tyson raped a hoe or there is no Holyfield. Or so they say he raped a hoe. 1992 I think. Prison, for Tyson. The fucking monster. Got out and bit his ear. The real legend was obviously Tyson.
He would’ve beat Tyson that’s why they fought late n he still whipped Tyson twice
@@mrmaze2463maybe before tysons coach died he was incredibly dissaplend and focused! After that he was never the same
Oh stop, Tyson would’ve killed him if they had fought before he got married.smh
George Foreman and Holyfield still gives the best goosebumps , don't they???
Absolutely no doubt! My two favorite and most respected fighters ever!💪😎
Great video dude, what an athlete Holyfield was 👊
Evander always had his feet moving. Class act.
Hollyfield was never really considered to be a big puncher with devastating knockout power but he definitely got a few of his opponents in trouble with just one punch.. He was more known for out boxing his opponents and picking them apart round by round while taking many heavy shots himself.. Tremendous chin, tremendous heart.. They didn't call him the warrior for no reason..
I love that Holyfield truly never dodged anyone.
Holyfield was a true light heavyweight. Unbelievable he did so good as a heavyweight. Kudos!
I bet if he had stayed as a light heavyweight, he would have been undefeated. He was an amazing, heavyweight.
Steroids are a wonderful thing…
@@JP3_C6Z 😆
@@JP3_C6Zhater
Evander looks small next to huge heavyweights but he is really a big guy. His heart is even bigger. This guy never quit. He is the epitome of the word warrior. Much respect 🙏 to him.
Boxen ohne Holyfield undenkbar! Evander, DU bist jeden Cent den Du verdient hast wert gewesen! DANKE FÜR DIESE TOLLE ZEIT!!!
Yes. Undoubtedly the best. Thnx for the great video. Well done!
1 of the true Greats of all time but never got the full credit he deserves, when you look at his career he really is 1 of the greatest heavyweight champions/warriors of all time 👍👍👍
He’s an Absolute Warrior never give up
And the greatest cruiserweight of all time.
@@e.a.poecrnimacak354Even if Usyk beats Fury???
@@FeezFBaby Well I guess that shouldn't really matter, b/c what one does at heavyweight isn't really indicative of how good a cruiserweight they are. Even though Holyfield is my favorite fighter of all time, I am undecided as to who is the greatest cruiserweight of all time, as Holyfield basically put the division on the map, and Usyk brought it back. As far as heavyweight goes though, there's no comparison, even if Usyk does beat Fury, b/c aside from beating Joshua 2x, (which of course is a great accomplishment and made him unified heavyweight champ), his resume at heavyweight is thin, with only Dubois, Chisora (I thought he barely won that fight, if that, maybe even a draw) and then Joshua whereas Holyfield beat at least 5 hall of famers at heavyweight and ran things for a decade.
Holyfield was one of the greatest fighters of all time! His accomplishments were unmatched, not only was he a great fighter he also had a great personality! He was a humble bad ass and everybody knew it.
Who remembers the holyfield boxing game on Sega Genesis? Good times
Unbelievably he's a nice guy according to people who met him personally.
Unbelievably? Anyone whose followed him over the years know he's one of the most humble and friendliest dudes to ever step in the ring.
@@funkster007 "Unbelievably? Anyone whose followed him over the years know he's one of the most humble and friendliest dudes to ever step in the ring." == Doesn't he look scary to you?
@@allgoo1990 Not denying that lol, especially in the ring. But otherwise, killer face aside, he was always seemed likable. 👍
Evander definitely was the real deal! Never ducked anybody, fought the best of the best and came out on top more times than not, legend!
He never even ducked PEDs. What a pathetic cheat.
Damn Big George Foreman had a tough chin
Fighters of this era were made from stone. Tough, talented and had heart for days.
He knocked out all the greats of his time !
I hadn't gotten around to watching this one yet - got my popcorn ready now and I'm loving it already. Thanks for keeping us fight fans fed with fantastic docs!
This is arguably the best era of boxing that produced the greatest champions that ever graced the ring!
Evander ‘never quit’ Holyfield!💥🥊
As a 90 s kid i feel deeply ashamed that i never heard of this man before. What an absolute unit this man was. Much respect, and i realy enjoyed the episode.
You never heard of him before 😳😳😦. Well glad you admit it and know of him now 🤝🤝
Tyson likes Holyfield ear meat 🥩. Taste like jerky he said . 😸😅
What's crazy about Holyfield's bronze medal from the olympics is that his bronze medal is probably worth more money than any boxers gold medal because of the story behind it, and because of Holyfield's great professional career. I would rather own his bronze medal as a collector of boxing memorabilia than almost anything else. It holds a crazy amount of significance because of the man that won it, and went on to dominate the professional boxing landscape just like he did in the amatuer ranks.
I'm not questioning your knowledge of the collector world, but how much, in dollars, do you think his bronze medal is worth?
The only reason he got bronze was because he punched NZ'er Kevin Barry after the bell and got DQ'd. The riot that followed was way worse than the so-called Jan 6 "Insurrection"... 😂
@@LesTuahow bad was the riot?
@@LesTua i kept watching the sequence over and over but couldnt see anything wrong worth disqualification specially with that 13 sec marked shown during hollyfield's combo...i was lost big time lol...thx for the explanation
Doubt it ,that's a crazy thought ,I doubt it's worth more than Ali's original gold or Fraziers and Foremans gold's .....
Holyfield was that dude frfr! His resume qualifies him as a legendary gladiator family! To watch this man as a kid. I was in awe of his skills!!!
His timing was perfect. I grew up watching Evander with my dad. Great memories. Thanks for the video👍
Holyfield's living legend, God bless him.
This documentary is so well narrated and produced and stands out from all other productions. What a warrior!
Met the champ in Atlanta at a basketball game. Besides being the greatest of all time, he is humble first class gentleman
Before watching this video I was all about Tyson, he’s the one that got me into boxing, but watching this video made me realize that boxing will always beat a brawler, pin point accuracy and combinations, nobody did it better, an absolute masterclass evander was.
Loved the way he fought truly a great champion what a warrior
Joe Cortez the referee is worthy of you spending time on a story of his life. He was such a good, good referee!!
The holyfield/ Bowe fights were classics.
He was so crisp and disciplined in the ring. Stuck to technique so well. That and his timing is what got him over on so many of the best fighters. He was one of my heroes growing up
he trained headbutting disciplined never mist a day
@@paulx3827 calm down Mr Tyson lol. Jk. That’s true. He always came in with that head
I had the great privilege of watching Evander’s entire career, and all the greats of the time, with my wife and best friend, Kelly. We have now been married 36 years, with two incredible children, and soon to be 4 Grand babies! Kelly and I have shared so many great memories, and many have been Sports related. From Sid Breams impossible game winning score for the Braves (with us both literally jumping up and down on the bed), to Tyson’s rise to greatness (starting on Tuesday Night Fights with Sean O’Grady & Al Bernstein), to Michael Phelps, Keri Scruggs, & hundreds of others historical Olympic moments, the Minnesota Miracle, to the Gamecock’s incredible College World series wins, to my Georgia Bulldogs Back to Back National Championships…we have had an incredible Sports history. While she is a SC Gamecock diehard, she fully supports my Dawgs. In turn, I fully support her Gamecocks, except when they play my Dawgs. My daughter and her husband, who have a 3-1/2yr old son, are due 10/26 with a little girl. While my son and his wife, who have a 2-1/2yr old daughter, are due on 10/31 with a little boy…we have been blessed. I’m so lucky to have a wife who loves Sports so much. Even today, we set-up 3 TVs (actually 1 big TV, a smaller “bed” TV, & my iPad) to watch College football on Saturdays. From GameDay until the last west coast game is finished, only if it is interesting and we can stay awake. PS. Sorry to ramble and give you my life story, but watching this documentary on Evander just brought back so many memories I thought I would take the time to put my viewpoint into perspective.
Good on ya my Friend!
I used to be so angry with this great warrior and champion when I was younger due to my admiration of Iron Mike, but as I matured, I developed an unparalleled amount of respect for this mans undyin will to win, his mindset of never givin up, and his commitment to bein the hardest worker in the gym. He is easily one of the greatest to ever put there hands inside of a boxin glove.
Well said.
Vicious hands and superb counterpunching ability. Such a great fighter to watch!
What a fighter! Great documentary...
My two favorite, and most respected fighters of all time, Foreman and Holyfield. Holyfield had a champions heart and always gave his all. I will add also that the fight with ol Big George only proves how great the heavyweights of the 70's and 80's really were.
I could watch this a GAZILLION times!! 2 of my favorite boxers- "REAL DEAL EVANDER HOLYFIELD" & "MARVELOUS MARVIN HAGLER!!" RIP MARVIN!
Unprecedented Will. A True warrior Never back down ATTITUDE THE REAL DEAL
Your videos are some of the best there is on KZhead! You have introduced me to many fighters that I would have never heard of and for that I thank you! Keep up the fantastic work!
Yes the narrator of this documentary is awesome
As always, great coverage and story telling. I enjoyed this trip down memory lane ❤
What a warrior! One of the best for sure 👌
Is it just me or did Holyfield have the livest swag in boxing with his style and boxing stance. Great and fierce fighter💪🏿🤜🏿
Evander was THE Real Deal , very talented boxer, always in shape, with high ring IQ, rock for a chin and a will to win that wasn’t going to be denied. I had a chance to spend 1/2 hour with him. Great guy and very humble. Grateful for the opportunity.
best combination puncher in heavyweight boxing history🥊
Loved watching that man fight...The biggest Heart ❤️❤️❤️
My favorite heavyweight Boxer Holyfield.
Holyfield is my all time favorite fighter...in my eyes hes the most humble and best boxer I've ever witnessed... taking all the negativity and turning it into fuel to push him to be great
Легендарный боксёр, с легендарными усами - Эвандер Холифилд!
Evander Holyfield is one of the greatest fighters (top 5 I would say) in the history of combat sports (and not just boxing). @VoteSport Incredible edit. Love so much all these videos about fighters.
Finally a good documentary on Evander "Real Deal" Holyfield!!!
Amazing boxer. Guy was always in great shape. 😊😊. Note George Foreman could deliver and take some punches. These guys are Awesome. 👍💪💯❤🙏. Evander going to keep coming 👍💪💯