"I have a goal. My goal ever since 1992 to be the heavyweight champion of the world again."
At age 48, Evander Holyfield said he isn't letting age stop him in his quest to become a heavyweight champion once again.
Over his 26 year career he has fought in countless fights, won 5 heavyweight titles, and even participated in a memorable stint on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars." He gets back in the ring this Saturday night against Sherman "Tank" Williams at the Greenbrier in White Sulpher Springs, West Virginia.
On American Morning Holyfield told Kiran Chetry how he stayed in shape for his upcoming fight.
"The only reason you don't reach goals is because you quit," he said.
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Sad excusse we the boxing world know your broke,,,,,to late past your prime get it out of your head,,,,see some medical help and drug test him he on roids everryone knows that
I think he watched rocky 5 to many times. I'm sure Hollyfield could knock me out but a trained 25 y/o in his prime? He should cherrish those last few brain cells not rush in to have them knocked out.
Rocky 6.
I think evander is a real warrior. He has the right to do whatever he wants. I mean he is fifty and to still be in the square fighting these twenty and thirty year old cats is very impressive. i will steal ur quote evander, " only reason we dont reach goals is because we quit
Yeah..but you must understand that the quote that says "Try and Try until you SUCCEED" is different from "Try and Try you DIE."
Quitting isn't always that bad.
He can be killed by Haye or either of the Klitscho Bros. inside the ring.
Try and Try until you DIE*
Come on Evander? I grew up watching great fighters like you. Don't tarnish your legacy even further by doing this. Quittin while you're ahead aint quittin. Lol
Did I EAR him correctly?
Dude thats just wrong LOL
Oh, no you didn't LOL!
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yeah all you losers say evander cant do it.. cryin about hes to old.. the truth is that you couldnt do it. youve let everyone convince you that you get to old for something and then when you realize they were wrong and youve sat on your ass and rotted away now its to late to do anything so you impose your ill will on others who wont give up.. just because you are lazy doesnt mean everyone else cant do what is in thier heart to do. Evander is a smart man, he is an elusive calculating fighter and has always been known for his physical conditioning. There are countless numbers of men who are active well into the years that others consider senior ages. There is a local legend here in dallas that is 56 who is a professional cyclist named Ray Porter and i would challenge any young rider in thier 20s or 30s to loose either a sprint or a long distance ride to this man. The only limits a human has are those imposed on oneself or allowed to be mentally ingrained by outside influence. If you can dream it you can be it . when you talk down about someone elses abilities youre short changing yourself.
Very well said...most people critique others' dreams or aspirations because they're incomplete as people. Thet take down others to boost themselves up, how can they know what kind of shape someone's in. It's a combination of both mental and physical strength to win a fight , a race, etc. They're NOT Evander....so how do they know......they only know themselves and they're petty at best. Why say anything if ya can't say something positive, yes you do have the right to free speech....but until you've walked a mile in his shoes...give him the benefit of the doubt and let him be...:)
WELL SAID! YOU TOOK THE WORDS OUT OF MY HEAD
Please don't give the man (fool's) false hope.
He was a great fighter, I have a high regards and respect for the man. I also care for him, that's why I would rather tell him honestly and sincerely to STOP dreaming before it would turn into a nightmare. He has proved enough, there's no no need to prove more.
Let's see cycling vs getting punched at close to 50? No comparison. Its proven that boxers who fight too long are never the same. Listen to the legends like Frazier slurr or the Great Ali shake. Its sad. All fans watching have to do is turn of the tv. But there's a much different reality for fighter like detached retinas from being too old.
@ ATBDALLAS...........SPOILER ALERT THE GUYS AN OLD WINDBAG!!!!!!!!!!!
True Mr. Holyfield's financial issues are public record and chances are, this appears to him to be the best way to make a large payday, but I'm almost certain that the risks far outweigh the benefits. Then again, fear of poverty after squandering away a 9 digit fortune is enough to make anyone with no marketable skills view boxing as the ONLY logical choice. That said, having recently turned 40, I'm in the best shape of my life and could kick the 25 year old version of myself's butt. Then again, I haven't been taking head shots for 20 years either.
I wish him luck and hope for the sake of his family that this is worth it.
Even in my 30's I can do things I did in my 20's. If he is in great shape and trains hard, he will still have lost a step and as great as athletes are today it will be impossible to overcome. He is not the punching bag that Foreman was that allowed him to box well beyond his prime. I am sure it is financially driven which is unfortunate because this is what the young folks who didnt get a chance to see him fight in is prime will remember and it will be sad.
Reminds me of George Foreman... I think it's time he bought a grill franchise.
Let him be if dies in the ring that's his chioch
He is broke, why would anyone spend money pay per view to see him fight? I will not be one spending one dime on this fight. He would do better trying to get on WWF on something rather than fight again. Karma, when you go out there and buy those large houses in the ATL trying to live that life it comes back to haunt you.
There's no joy for the young guy figting him. If he wins, so what– he beat a geezer. If he loses, he's been had by a geezer.It's a lose-lose for the young guy.
Being a retired world kickboxing champion it was very hard to walk from the only thing I knew and loved. I lost friendships and relationships over it. He doesn't know anything else guys. Not to mention he's a hall of fame boxers who has probably at some point made you some money betting on him. Show the man some respect, you don't have to watch his fights but if your any kind of a fight fan you'll support him.
I agree and I support him. He has a mental advantage over the young guys. He said on the today show he knows it takes him longer to recover...he knows it. I also agree its nice to go out on top but if this is all the man has done his whole life and he needs the money I say go for it. He might surprise us all?!? He could knock him out in round one...the man is strong...he wouldn't need stamina if he can pull that off! Maybe his strategy will work who knows...we'll all know come Saturday.