BOXING NOTES : WAR OF WORDS TURNS `UGLY,' BUT HOLYFIELD SHAKES IT OFF.It's difficult to stoop lower than the way Mike Tyson Noun 1. Mike Tyson - United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion (born in 1966) Michael Gerald Tyson, Tyson and his handlers have stooped in the hype leading to his title fight against Evander Holyfield Evander "The Real Deal" Holyfield (born October 19, 1962 in Atmore, Alabama) is a professional boxer from the United States and a multiple world champion in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. here on Saturday. Somehow, they managed. Holyfield made one of his boldest statements Thursday at the final news conference before the bout, saying ``this fight is going to change the world.'' Rory Holloway, Mike Tyson's co-manager, followed with a statement even more vile than that of his partner, John Horne John Horne (1 January 1848 - 30 May 1928) was a Scottish geologist. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1900. He was a pupil of Ben Peach. External links
Said Holloway: ``He's right. The world's going to change. I just hope he's here Sunday to see it.'' Holyfield reacted to the not-so-subtle reference to death with a smile. His handlers, while accustomed to such remarks, bowed their heads in disgust. ``It's ugly,'' said Dino Duva Personal and Background Dino Duva (born August 28, 1958in Paterson, New Jersey) is a well known boxing promoter and current President of Duva Boxing, as well as the former President of the powerful Main Events. , Holyfield's promoter, ``but it's what you expect from them.'' Something new: Tyson did manage to say something nice about Holyfield at the news conference. After Holyfield said he has been impressed by Tyson's ability, the champion said: ``He's a beautiful fighter. But I'm better.'' Bill of health: A diagnosis of a ``stiff heart'' in 1994 notwithstanding, Holyfield is in good health. Ask the respected Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic: see Mayo, Charles Horace. Mayo Clinic voluntary association of more than 500 physicians in Rochester, Minnesota. [Am. Hist.: EB, 11: 723] See : Medicine . An exhaustive examination in August revealed the following, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a letter from the clinic to the Nevada Athletic Commission The Nevada Athletic Commission, also known as the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), regulates all contests and exhibitions of unarmed combat within the state of Nevada, including licensure and supervision of promoters, boxers, professional wrestlers, kickboxers, mixed : ``Mr. Holyfield is in excellent health, and no cardiac or pulmonary abnormality is demonstrable. Based on our evaluation, no restrictions should be placed upon Mr. Holyfield's activities, including boxing.'' Still, there are doubters, which doesn't faze Holyfield. ``It actually thrills me now,'' said Holyfield, who has been examined several times. ``The doctor always comes out and says, `Damn! I wish I were in the condition you are.' '' Better than ever? Contrary to popular opinion, Holyfield said he's better now than in 1991, when he was originally supposed to fight Tyson. ``In 1991, I was young, like a kid,'' he said. ``Now, I have more knowledge, more understanding. I'm a stronger person, better able to handle situations.'' |
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