# Evander Holyfield on Reddit (u/EvanderTheRealDeal)

Part of Athletes on Reddit, researched with Autumn (https://www.autumn.ai) from public sources. Updated 2026-11-07. Interactive version: https://www.autumn.ai/resources/athletes-on-reddit/evander-holyfield

Evander Holyfield: Four-time heavyweight world champion.

- Reddit account: [u/EvanderTheRealDeal](https://www.reddit.com/user/EvanderTheRealDeal/) (AMA only)
- How we know it's theirs: [His 2020 r/Boxing AMA, posted from this account](https://www.reddit.com/r/Boxing/comments/k8kovn/i_am_evander_holyfield_former_undisputed/)
- Where they post, in the records we retrieved: r/Boxing (31)
- Known activity in the posts we found: 2020 to 2020
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evander_Holyfield

## Moments

### u/EvanderTheRealDeal in r/Boxing, Dec 8, 2020 · AMA answer

Replying to a redditor:

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

> 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.

Full thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/Boxing/comments/k8kovn/comment/gf2mms9/ · 77 points as of Nov 7, 2026

### u/EvanderTheRealDeal in r/Boxing, Dec 8, 2020 · Advice

Replying to a redditor:

> 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.

> 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.

Full thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/Boxing/comments/k8kovn/comment/gf2qoty/ · 103 points as of Nov 7, 2026

### u/EvanderTheRealDeal in r/Boxing, Dec 8, 2020 · Funny

Replying to a redditor:

> What was the most satisfying win in your career?

> Beating Mike Tyson. Both!

Full thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/Boxing/comments/k8kovn/comment/gf2psi1/ · 135 points as of Nov 7, 2026