On June 30, 2007, Holyfield defeated Lou Savarese, knocking the bigger and heavier Savarese down in the fourth and again in the ninth round, en route to a unanimous decision win. This was Holyfield’s fourth win in ten months, two of them by KO. This victory finally set the stage for Holyfield’s title fight against Sultan Ibragimov, for the WBO Heavyweight title.
Other heavyweights aren’t the only ones finally taking notice of Zhang. For the first time in his career, local officials have organized a delegation of hundreds of people to fly from China to Riyadh to support Zhang in person. As he walked into the gym, a wine distributor who operates on the compound gifted him two bottles of Chateau Lafite Rothschild, a Bordeaux wine which often sells for hundreds of dollars per bottle.
Zhang compiló un récord perfecto de 20-0 antes de pelear contra Andriy Rudenko en Mónaco el 30 de noviembre de 2019. Dominó al veterano ucraniano y consiguió una convincente victoria por decisión unánime, ganando en las tres tarjetas, 99–91, 98–92 y 97–93.
Referee Howard Foster stopped the fight in the sixth of 12 scheduled rounds at London’s Copper Box Arena on Saturday night after the ringside doctor had twice inspected Joyce’s puffed up right eye, which was almost closed.
His kayaking coach suggested boxing. Zhang didn’t know a little about boxing. He knew nothing. China Central Television only showed fights on Sunday mornings, and Zhang wasn’t watching. But there was something about the feeling of the gloves. The thwack of the heavy bag. “It just got me excited,” says Zhang. After two weeks of training, he sparred with a provincial champion. “I beat the crap out of him,” says Zhang. “He was bleeding all over his face. That was when I realized I was actually pretty good.”
One of the most prominent features of Tyson’s tattoo is the intricate depiction of the Eye of Ra, an ancient Egyptian symbol associated with protection, power, and good health. The Eye of Ra symbolizes Tyson’s connection to ancient civilizations, as well as his search for spiritual and emotional balance.
Oscar De La Hoya (/ˌdeɪ lə ˈhɔɪə/ DAY lə HOY-ə, .mw-parser-output .IPA-label-small .mw-parser-output .references .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .infobox .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .navbox .IPA-label-small Spanish: ; born February 4, 1973) is an American boxing promoter and former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2008. His accolades include winning 11 world titles in six weight classes, including lineal championships in three weight classes. De La Hoya was nicknamed “The Golden Boy of boxing” by the media when he represented the United States at the 1992 Summer Olympics where, shortly after having graduated from James A. Garfield High School, he won a gold medal in the lightweight division, and reportedly “set a sport back on its feet.”
The tattoo on Tyson’s face is not just a cosmetic piece of jewelry, but a powerful symbol of his personality, resilience and personal journey. It marks an important chapter in his life, reflecting both his struggles and his triumphs. The tattoo has become an integral part of his legacy, serving as a visual representation of the toughness and complexity that defines him.
LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 02: Former boxer Mike Tyson (R) and his wife Lakiha “Kiki” Tyson sit ringside at “Mayweather VS Pacquiao” presented by SHOWTIME PPV And HBO PPV at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for SHOWTIME)
O.K. So how is it that Zhang, 40 years old and more than a decade into his pro career, is suddenly one of boxing’s best big men? For that you have to go to George, a fringe cruiserweight who retired in 2009. At the urging of his manager—Duva’s father, Lou—George decided to get into training. Lou invited George to a U.S.–China national team dual meet in New York and pointed out Zhang. “Watch this guy,” he told George. “He’s going to be heavyweight champ.”
“I want to fight all the best fighters of this era,” he said . “I want to fight everyone, starting with guys like (Martin) Bakole or (Joe) Joyce, or Frank Sanchez, and then Joshua, Wilder, Usyk. I want to fight them all, of course.
De La Hoya faced Manny Pacquiao (47–3–2) on December 6, 2008 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank, Inc., the bout was a twelve-round, non-title fight at the 147-pound (67 kg) welterweight limit. Although Pacquiao went into the fight recognized as the leading pound for pound boxer in the world, some pundits speculated that 147 pounds could have been too far above his natural weight against the larger De La Hoya. However, Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach was confident of a victory as he stated that De La Hoya could no longer “pull the trigger” at that stage of his career. De La Hoya, who is the most division champion in boxing was favored to win the bout due to his size advantage, was expected to be the heavier of the two on fight night. However, though Pacquiao weighed 142 pounds (64 kg) and De La Hoya 145 pounds (66 kg) at the official weigh-in on Friday, De La Hoya entered the ring at 147 pounds to Pacquiao’s 148.5 pounds (67.4 kg).