Becoming Holyfield

Author : Evander Holyfield
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1416564381
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Becoming Holyfield written by Evander Holyfield and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-02-19 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History's only four-time world heavyweight boxing champion and one of America's most admired and beloved athletes reveals the dramatic story of his rise from poverty to the very pinnacle of the toughest sport on earth. Barely able to make it into the heavyweight division and almost always the smaller fighter in the ring, Holyfield spent his professional career proving the naysayers wrong. Along the way he provided some of the twentieth century's most thrilling sports moments, not all of them on purpose. In Becoming Holyfield, he gives us the exciting inside story of defeating Mike Tyson, the self-proclaimed "Baddest Man on Earth," and then getting a piece of his ear bitten off in the rematch. We learn how it felt to become the undisputed champion of the world by knocking out the man who knocked out Tyson, and we find out what it was really like to be in the middle of a title fight and see a motorized parachute fly right into the ring. There is heartbreak to go along with triumph, beginning with Holyfield's loss of an Olympic gold medal because of a highly controversial disqualification and continuing through his short-lived retirement following a misdiagnosed heart condition. Along the way we're treated to glimpses of such colorful figures as Don King and Howard Cosell and we come to understand the extra-ordinary power of love in shaping a young boy's life, and the love he tried to return. Holyfield made more money in the ring than any other fighter in history, and gave away millions to support the dreams of underprivileged kids looking for the same kinds of breaks that allowed him to become a champion. Holyfield's immense popularity cannot be overstated, and it cuts across all ethnicities and socioeconomic classes. The top three highest-grossing sporting events in Las Vegas history were all Holyfield fights, and his highly rated appearances on Dancing with the Stars helped to ensure that show's success. Other fighters may have been bigger, stronger, or more flamboyant, but few could match Evander Holyfield's poise, grace under pressure, or commitment to serve as an inspiration to others.

Author : Evander Holyfield
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780785276937
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Holyfield written by Evander Holyfield and published by Thomas Nelson Publishers. This book was released on 1996 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Atlanta-born boxer's biography.

Author : George Willis
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1623682118
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Bite Fight written by George Willis and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The infamous boxing match between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield on June 28, 1997, was like none other in the sport's history, and this insightful account of the anticipation, the gruesome fight itself, and the ongoing aftermath of that one night reveals just how much of an impact it really made. The rivals met for a rematch that would never be finished, as Tyson earned a disqualification and infamy that followed in the third round by biting off a portion of Holyfield's ear. Through nearly 100 interviews, including with the famed fighters themselves, and extensive research of past interviews, books, and transcripts, this exploration of the sensational events surrounding the fight provides a behind-the-scenes, past and present look at the bout.

Author : George Willis
Publisher : Mainstream Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781780575902
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Twice Bitten written by George Willis and published by Mainstream Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 28 July 1997, in the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield engaged in what would become the most infamous fight in boxing history. After the third round of a heavyweight championship match, Tyson was disqualified for biting off and spitting out a chunk of Holyfield's ear. But what drives a man to viciously bite another man? Was it a mental breakdown? Was it fear? Was it retaliation? In 'Twice Bitten', renowned sports columnist George Willis details what triggered Tyson's mad act of violence and reveals the answers to the following questions: what happened to the piece of ear that Tyson chewed off and spit out? Why didn't Holyfield reattach it? And was it popping champagne bottles or gunshots that caused a near riot in the MGM corridors and casinos that night?

Author : Evander Holyfield
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781794605237
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 12 Rounds to Winning for the Youth written by Evander Holyfield and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-02-07 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book takes its readers on an adventurous journey through a match of a novice boxer to a professional boxer lasting 12 rounds. Evan Holyfield will be your trainer coaching the reader through each round; which will build upon the previous round. preparing the youth for the next set of skills in boxing to be applied to their personal journey. The reader will quickly learn that the road to be a champion is not easy, but well worth it. This book is packed with valuable gems instilled in Evan by his father, Evander Holyfield, a four-time heavyweight champion of the world. Evan applies his father's knowledge to his life as he continues to grow as a boxer. There will also be history of some well-known matches to drive home the principles and enlighten readers about the sport of boxing. At the end of each round, the "contender's corner" advice will challenge the reader to reflect on their goals and obstacles to help them become a champion title holder. By the time the 12 rounds are completed, the reader will have the necessary tools to travel through life applying the principles of boxing to achieve any goals they set out to accomplish in life and be undefeated.

Author : Ted Kluck
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 076276645X
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Facing Tyson written by Ted Kluck and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2006-11-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A ring-level view on what is was like to face boxing's most notorious and brutal fighters.

Author : Richard Hoffer
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0684809087
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Savage Business written by Richard Hoffer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1998 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of America's best sportswriters chronicles the unhappy rise and bizarre fall of Mike Tyson, from his release from prison after serving his sentence for rape through his disqualification in the second Evander Holyfield fight for biting the champion's ear. Also included is a profile of Don King, Tyson's comical, ruthless, arrogant promoter, who has has earned the sobriquet, "Blackiavelli". of photos.

Author : Randy Couture
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 9781416964001
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Becoming the Natural written by Randy Couture and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-08-11 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Randy Couture -- voted "The Greatest Fighter of All Time" by viewers' choice -- recounts his record-breaking career, which has made him an undisputed UFC legend. Randy Couture wins fights with the seemingly effortless ease with which lesser mortals eat or breathe. He's the only athlete to have held championship titles in both the heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions of the UFC, and he's the only six-time title earner in UFC history. In Becoming the Natural, Couture tells his story for the first time, beginning with a childhood spent in search of an elusive father figure, followed by the pure adrenaline rush that accompanied his first wrestling bout in grade school. In 1997, at the age of thirty-three, Couture made his UFC debut, defeating two opponents in the heavyweight class and then scoring a TKO victory against Brazilian phenom Vitor Belfort to earn the nickname "The Natural." He won his first heavyweight title that same year. At the age of forty, he defeated five-time defending champion Tito Ortiz for the undisputed light heavyweight title. Couture retired in 2006, only to reemerge the following year and seize the heavyweight championship title once again. Becoming the Natural is the remarkable story of one of the world's most gifted and dedicated athletes -- a born fighter whose skill and showmanship have helped to lift mixed martial arts out of the shadows and into the mainstream.

Author : Oscar De La Hoya
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061573108
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Son written by Oscar De La Hoya and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2008-06-10 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of the most-talked about fighters in the history of boxing comes a frank and touching memoir about achieving the American Dream: a reflection on his Hispanic-American identity, his rise to the top, and the pitfalls of stardom.

Author : David Barclay Moore
Publisher : Candlewick Press
ISBN 13 : 1536226742
Total Pages : 43 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Carrimebac, the Town That Walked written by David Barclay Moore and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2022-03-08 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning feat of original storytelling from the recipient of the 2018 John Steptoe New Talent Author Award In a boldly transportive original tale, David Barclay Moore infuses history with wry folk wisdom, metaphorical power, and a splash of magic. The Civil War may be over, but times are not substantially improved for the freed Black citizens of Walkerton, Georgia, who are shunned by the white folks of the surrounding towns. One day, though, ol' Rootilla Redgums and her grandson, Julius Jefferson, arrive. Rootilla teaches the citizens of Walkerton how to make all sorts of beautiful things, and the white people can't get enough. But some aren't so happy. When a hooded mob threatens to burn down the town, Julius and Rootilla must work wonders to protect Walkerton and its people—even if it means moving heaven and earth itself. With exquisite cinematic illustrations by John Holyfield and a generous trim size, this portrait of Black endurance draws on the rhythms and traditions of African American storytelling to open a powerful window into the past.