Boxing legend Evander Holyfield earned $200 million, but his bad decisions led him to ruin. Now he is fighting to recover his fortune.
Mike Tyson bit his ear, won millions of dollars but lost all his fortune and lives in misery
Courtesy: @trillerfight
In the vibrant world of boxing, few names resonate as loudly as that of Evander HolyfieldHowever, his career, which earned him a fortune of millions of dollars, took an unexpected turn that left him in ruin. Today, this legend clings to the memories of his legendary victories over Mike Tyson while struggling for financial stability.
Holyfield, who dominated the ring in the 1990s, is remembered not only for his triumphs but also for the decisions that led him to bankruptcy. Despite his talent, his life after boxing It has been a series of ups and downs that culminated in the loss of his fortune.
Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield.jpg
Courtesy: Libero
Who is Evander Holyfield, the boxer who amassed a fortune but now lives in poverty?
Holyfield, born on October 19, 1962 in Alabama, burst onto the world boxing scene with a stunning victory over Mike Tyson on November 9, 1996. Against all odds, Holyfield defeated Tyson by technical knockout, inscribing his name in the annals of history of sport and amassing a fortune of 200 million dollars.
Evader, known for his extravagant habits and his generositymade the mistake of acquire a 109-room mansion for 20 million dollars, whose maintenance together with other bad businesses, led him to accumulate a debt of 14 million of dollars, which led him to evictionYears later and motivated to get out of debt, Tyson collaborated in the creation of “Holy Ears”, a cannabis candy shaped like an ear that commemorates their infamous fight.
Evander Holyfield,.jpg
The height of their financial failures was the investment in a label and a restaurant, which cost him another $10 million. Today, the boxing star lives in a modest two-bedroom apartment, a far cry from the luxury he enjoyed in his heyday.
Both former rivals They have talked about the possibility of a third fightand, not like a real fight, but like a display to demonstrate their skills and, above all, to make some money. Holyfield says he has learned from his mistakes and is looking to recover part of his fortune through these events and the collaboration with Tyson.
Source: Ambito
I am Pierce Boyd, a driven and ambitious professional working in the news industry. I have been writing for 24 Hours Worlds for over five years, specializing in sports section coverage. During my tenure at the publication, I have built an impressive portfolio of articles that has earned me a reputation as an experienced journalist and content creator.
