Evander Holyfield

Holyfield changes his mind about retiring, will fight on

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Image: Holyfield changes his mind about retiring, will fight onBy Eric Thomas: Evander Holyfield (44-10-2, 29 KO’s) turns 50 on Friday and he’s decided he won’t be retiring after all. Holyfield had mentioned earlier in the week that he might be retiring on Friday. Earlier today, Holyfield decided he won’t be retiring and is sticking with his belief that he thinks he can beat Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko.

Holyfield told Sportsonearth.com “This morning when I woke up, I thought it [retirement] some more. Now I’m not going to retire. One can change his mind, can’t he? Boxing is what I do best. It’s what I know. I can beat them [the Klitschkos].”

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Holyfield turns 50 on Friday, on the verge of retirement

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Image: Holyfield turns 50 on Friday, on the verge of retirementBy Eric Thomas: Former two division world champion Evander Holyfield (44-10-2, 29 KO’s) will be turning 50 this Friday night and he’s reportedly poised to retire from boxing if he can’t get a fight against one of the Klitschko brothers. Holyfield doesn’t want to stick around and fight for peanuts at this late stage in his incredibly long 28-year pro career.

It’s hard fathom a fighter still in the pro game after 28 years as a pro, but Holyfield is still here somewhat. He hasn’t fought in over a year a half and doesn’t want to have to fight his way to a title shot like other fighters have to do.

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Holyfield: I still believe I can beat the Klitschkos

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Image: Holyfield: I still believe I can beat the KlitschkosBy Dan Ambrose: With just five days to go before his 50th birthday, former heavyweight world champion Evander Holyfield (44-10-2, 29 KO’s) is finally thinking about hanging up his boxing gloves and ending his once great career. He’s unable to get the big fights that he wants and his bouts against 3rd aging fighters aren’t giving him the attention that he wants to get from fans.

Holyfield still thinks he can beat the Klitschkos, which is kind of incredible given how poor Holyfield has looked recently. Holyfield hasn’t fought since last year in May when he stopped Brian Nielsen in the 11th round and it’s looking like Holyfield won’t fight at all in 2012.

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Five minutes with Evander Holyfield

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Image: Five minutes with Evander HolyfieldBy Ian Aldous: An amazing 28 years after turning professional, Evander Holyfield (44-10-2) is still confident he can once again become a World heavyweight champion. Will he get the opportunity to dethrone Wladimir or Vitali Klitschko? Last week Evander took the time to talk with me about heavyweights, past and present.

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Povetkin vs. 49-year-old Holyfield on December 17th in Zurich, Switzerland – Rumor mill

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Image: Povetkin vs. 49-year-old Holyfield on December 17th in Zurich, Switzerland - Rumor millBy Dan Ambrose: It looks like new WBA heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KO’s) won’t be taking any chances by fighting a dangerous opponent for his title defense. According to the latest boxing news rumors from the Bild, the 31-year-old Povetkin will be fighting former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield (44-10-2, 29 KO’s) on December 17th in Zurich, Switzerland. Holyfield is like a fossil at this point. He’s far too old to win.

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Povetkin could be facing 49-year-old Holyfield next

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Image: Povetkin could be facing 49-year-old Holyfield nextBy Jason Kim: Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KO’s) captured the vacant WBA heavyweight title last night with a 12 round unanimous decision over former WBA champion Ruslan Chagagaev (27-2-1, 17 KO’s) in Efurt, Germany. The win you would think would lead to Povetkin taking on one of the Klitschko brothers in one of the huge stadium fights that the Klitschko brothers are known for.

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Holyfield: Haye can beat Wladimir

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Image: Holyfield: Haye can beat WladimirBy Jim Dower: Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield is giving WBA heavyweight champion David Haye a good chance of beating IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. Holyfield, who wants to fight the winner of the fight, feels that Wladimir can’t fight well on the inside, and thinks this is an area that Holyfield can exploit.

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Hagler and Holyfield support Pacquiao over Floyd

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Image: Hagler and Holyfield support Pacquiao over FloydBy John F. McKenna (McJack): Over the past couple of days two legendary fighters have come out publicly in support of pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao (53-3-3, 38 KO’s) in the ongoing dispute with Floyd Mayweather (41-0, 25 KO’s) regarding random drug testing as being the reason that the match up between the two has not taken place.

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