‘Your Dad Showed Us That Time and Time Again’: After Devastating Knockout Loss in Last Fight, Evan Holyfield Making Impressive Comeback Receives Praises From Fans

Setbacks are a detrimental characteristic of boxing. All the great fighters to have ever tightened their gloves have had setbacks in their professional career. Setbacks are the real test of the strength of a fighter. That’s when the real fighting spirit kicks in. To have the inability to push through the setbacks and get back more vital than ever is what makes a great boxer. Evander Holyfield was one such fighter. He faced numerous setbacks and hindrances in his professional career, but ‘The Warrior’ fought through them and made his way to the ring no matter what. Holyfield’s tale is widely sung in the boxing fraternity across the world.

Evander Holyfield was known for his tough chin and precise technique. Besides his remarkable career, he is widely remembered for his legendary showdowns against Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis. Now, his son is carrying on his legacy. Eleazar Evan Holyfield has proved that he has the Holyfield blood running in his veins after he bounced back from a heartbreaking loss and made a comeback with a solid first-round knockout.

Setbacks pave the way for a comeback…

Evan Holyfield gave the spectators a thrilling sight in his recent fight against Terrance Jarmon. Holyfield finished the bout by throwing a spectacular right cross which sealed the fight in his favor. Evan Holyfield resembles his father and one of the greatest heavyweights ever, Evander Holyfield.

The fight against Jarmon was a comeback fight for Evan, pushing back from a devastating loss against Jurman McDonald. Evan lost to McDonald via second-round knockout. This was the first loss in Evan’s professional career and, indeed, a very devastating one.

The 25-year-old Evan Holyfield debuted in 2019. Known for his commendable speed and tremendous punching power, he is making his way toward the sport’s top spot. His professional career record stands at 9 wins with 6 knockouts against 1 loss (BoxRec). Being the son of Evander Holyfield brings its responsibilities and pressure, and Evan has lived up to those responsibilities so far. Mike Tyson himself gave some advice to the upcoming fighter.

Fans react to Evan’s comeback

The exhilarating knockout by Evan has startled the fans, who showered him with praise for his dedication and hard work.

moboxingmoproblem commented on the precision of Holyfield’s knockout. “Levels on this,” wrote the user.

A fellow boxer, Amando Fernando Vargas, congratulated Evan on the win and wrote, “Good stuff, my bro.”

RoseValaria96 commented on the knockout and wrote, “Sick.”

glenardensfinest remembered the elder Holyfield while looking at the knockout and wrote, “Well said! Your dad showed us that time and time again! Keep believing, Champ.”

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Teambulletproof showed their appreciation for Evan’s knockout and wrote, “Let’s go, Evan.”

Eleazar Evan Holyfield is young in the sport and has a long way to go. He is responsible for continuing his father’s legacy in the sport, which is not an easy feat to achieve. But he looks determined to make that happen. What are your thoughts on Evan Holyfield? Let us know in the comments.

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