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Evander Holyfield

Four-time heavyweight world champion

u/EvanderTheRealDeal ↗AMA only

How we know it's theirs

His 2020 r/Boxing AMA, posted from this account

We retrieved 1 post and 30 comments from u/EvanderTheRealDeal, all from 2020, most often in r/Boxing.

Best moment

A redditor wrote in r/Boxing

On “I am Evander Holyfield, former undisputed Heavyweight and Cruiserweight Champion of the World. I'll be here to answer your questions Tuesday, December 8 at 12:30pm ET/9:30am PT/5:30pm BT. Ask me anything!”

You were often accused of head-butting your opponents, but what's the worst headbutt you ever received?

u/EvanderTheRealDeal replied

Well, all of 'em hurt. That's it. My whole thing is, the art of the game is to not show that it hurt you because you know they'll do it again.

More moments

A redditor wrote in r/Boxing

Hey I’m a amateur boxer that’s looking to improve my skills. What would you recommend I do to improve my stamina in the ring and how do you stay calm and relaxed before a fight? I always get really nervous and feel sick before a bout. Thank you so much, you are a living legend.

u/EvanderTheRealDeal replied

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Stamina first. You only gonna get what you do in practice. Shadowboxing, punching a bag with someone keeping a count, if you're practicing and you get tired and get accustomed to getting tired, you're gonna be great. Boxing, you're gonna get tired. The person who can continue to practice everyday, puts pressure on themselves to get tired. If you're not getting tired, you're not working.

A redditor wrote in r/Boxing

What was the most satisfying win in your career?

u/EvanderTheRealDeal replied

Beating Mike Tyson. Both!