Evander Holyfield knew exactly when it was time to lay down his gloves and call it a career.
Competing in four different decades, ‘Real Deal’ is considered by many to be one of the greatest heavyweights in boxing history. During his iconic career, Holyfield became a four-time world heavyweight champion, having held the unified WBA, WBC, and IBF titles. He also brought home a bronze medal at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
But even for the most elite athletes in the world, the time comes when their bodies can no longer deal with the rigors of training and competing.