Madison Square Garden, November 1984. I don't recall taking too much fear into the ring. I knew I could fight. But I got a big shock. They put me in with this rough, tough veteran called Lionel Byarm. He tested… — Evander Holyfield Copy Share Image
The most important thing about being a father is being able to forgive yourself. If you don't forgive yourself, you're not going to forgive… — Evander Holyfield Copy Share Image
I'm just one woman away, my mother, from being the same as Mike Tyson. I would've ended up like him if my mama had not been so tough and strong. A lot of people, including Mike, don't know I came from the ghetto. They think I'm too nice and proper. But that's the way my mama raised me - to… — Evander Holyfield Copy Share
“It's not the size of the man, but the size of his heart that matters.” — Evander Holyfield Copy Share Image
Well, number one I like dancing. Number two I knew it would be challenging because I had never done this type of dance before.… — Evander Holyfield Copy Share Image
When at a young age you learn to face your fears, that makes the difference between people being champions and people not being champions. — Evander Holyfield Copy Share Image
The cat and mouse game is smart, but people want to see fighters who come to win, or do not wait to go to… — Evander Holyfield Copy Share Image
A sight game is that I am hurt, but I aim to make you believe I am not even hurt, and with this confidence… — Evander Holyfield Copy Share Image
Sugar leaves you stranded; I make sure I have the proper amount of protein before I work out. — Evander Holyfield Copy Share Image
A boxing match is hard because boxing isn't set for you to do good. You have to force your will upon someone, but dancing… — Evander Holyfield Copy Share Image
The main thing about Bruce Lee is that, he was a little guy. And you know, his quickness, his aggressiveness, his explosive power, you… — Evander Holyfield Copy Share Image
Either I believe I can be the best heavyweight fighter in the world and beat everyone, or I will not. I feel I can… — Evander Holyfield Copy Share Image
I have to have an adjustment before I go into the ring. I do believe in chiropractic. I found that going to a chiropractor… — Evander Holyfield Copy Share Image
