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Becoming Holyfield

A Fighter's Journey

About The Book

The never-before-published narrative of Evander Holyfield's life reveals a man of character behind the larger-than-life public image. He rose from an impoverished background to become history's only four-time World Heavyweight Champion, commanding fees of up to $30 million a fight. Never the biggest, nor the meanest (Tyson), nor the prettiest (Ali), he is nevertheless among the most respected and beloved.

BECOMING HOLYFIELDis a treasure-trove of behind-the-scenes stories of people who have become legend, including promoter Don King and boxers Lennox Lewis and, of course, Mike Tyson, whose two showdowns with Evander -- including the infamous 'Bite Fight' -- have gone down as all-time classic contests. It is also one legend's honest look back over his life and the many lessons he learned to become a fulfilled father, husband and simply a good man.

About The Author

Evander Holyfield is an Olympic medallist and the only four-time World Heavyweight Champion in boxing histoy. He is the founder of the Holyfield Foundation, an organization serving underprivileged children. He lives in Georgia. His co-author, Lee Gruenfeld, is a bestselling writer of fiction and non-fiction. He lives in southern California.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK (September 4, 2008)
  • Length: 288 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781847375018

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