$2,880
A white acetate satin boxing robe worn by Evander Holyfield for his fight against Ray Mercer on April 20. 1995 at the Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Appearing on the front upper right of the robe in black and embroidered lettering is "EVANDER/ HEAD/ HOLYFIELD," with "HEAD" denoting his main clothing sponsor for the fight. The robe features a black oversized HEAD arch logo on the left side of the robe arching onto the left arm. Appearing on the back of the robe in black embroidered lettering is "REAL DEAL/ HEAD/ HOLYFIELD." Holyfield would win the fight against Mercer by unanimous decision after fighting the full scheduled 10 rounds. During the fight, Holyfield became the first boxer ever to knock down Mercer in a professional fight when he did so in the eighth round of their bout. Categories: Evander Holyfield
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2012-11-30
