Evander Holyfield
Awards & Honours
9
Awards Won
11
Honours
6
Rankings
6
Covers
4
Records
Holyfield's career is marked by historic firsts and records. He is the only boxer to win the undisputed championship in two weight classes during the three-belt era and the first to win a world heavyweight title four times. His 1996 victory over Mike Tyson was a monumental upset, earning him widespread acclaim. He ranks 22nd on The Ring's list of greatest fighters of the past 80 years and is widely regarded as the greatest cruiserweight of all time. His induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2014 solidified his legacy as one of the sport's all-time greats.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
International Boxing Hall of Fame
Inducted as a modern-era boxer.
International Sports Hall of Fame
Inducted for lifetime achievement.
World Boxing Hall of Fame
Inducted.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
Inducted.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
Inducted.
Key to the City of Atlanta
Awarded for his achievements.
Key to the City of Birmingham, Alabama
Awarded for his achievements.
Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters
Honorary degree.
Honorary Doctorate of Laws
Honorary degree.
Guinness World Record: Most world heavyweight title wins
Four heavyweight title wins.
Guinness World Record: Most undisputed championships in different weight classes
Two undisputed titles in cruiserweight and heavyweight.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest fighters of the past 80 years
100 greatest punchers of all time
Greatest cruiserweight of all time
50 Greatest Boxers of All Time
The 50 Greatest Boxers of All Time
The 20 Greatest Heavyweights of All Time
Magazine Covers
Time Magazine
1996-11-25
The Real Deal: Evander Holyfield's Triumph Over Mike Tyson
Sports Illustrated
1996-11-18
The Real Deal: Holyfield Shocks Tyson
Sports Illustrated
1997-07-07
Bite Night: Tyson vs. Holyfield II
Ebony Magazine
1997-02-01
Evander Holyfield: The Man Who Beat Tyson
Jet Magazine
1996-11-25
Holyfield's Stunning Victory Over Tyson
The Ring Magazine
1990-12-01
Holyfield: The Real Deal
Records & Feats
Only boxer to win undisputed championship in two weight classes in the three-belt era
Holyfield is the only fighter to hold all major titles (WBA, WBC, IBF) simultaneously in both cruiserweight and heavyweight during the three-belt era.
First boxer to win a world heavyweight title four times
Holyfield won a version of the heavyweight title four times, a record at the time.
First boxer since Muhammad Ali to win a world heavyweight title three times
After defeating Mike Tyson in 1996, Holyfield became the first since Ali to achieve a third heavyweight title reign.
Most undisputed championships in different weight classes (2)
Guinness World Record for being undisputed champion in cruiserweight and heavyweight.