Evander Holyfield
Only man to become undisputed champion at cruiserweight and heavyweight
Overview
The Real Deal cleaned out cruiserweight by 1988, unified by 1990 with a knockout of Buster Douglas, and beat George Foreman and Larry Holmes in defenses. He split a three fight war with Riddick Bowe, regaining the title in the rematch and twice defeated Mike Tyson, the second by disqualification after the infamous ear bite. A four time heavyweight champion, he fought on professionally until age 51 in 2011.
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