$20,000
A pair of purple acetate satin boxing trunks worn by Evander Holyfield for his WBA Heavyweight title fight against Mike Tyson on November 9, 1996 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. The trunks feature a black waistband with "HOLYFIELD" stitched in silver lettering onto a purple background fabric which has then been stitched into the waistband. Stitched into the bottom left leg of the trunks in silver lettering is "Phil 4:13" which is one of Holyfield's favorite bible verses which states "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." Stitched into the bottom front of the left leg is an "Ironhead Originals" clothing sponsor logo patch. The trunks are accompanied by a mounted color image, owned by Evander Holyfield, of Holyfield in the ring after knocking down Tyson. PROVENANCE Lot 422, "Property From The Life and Career of Evander Holyfield," Julien's Auctions, November 30, 2012 Categories: Evander Holyfield
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-12-03
