$3,840
A scaled down version of a World Boxing Association (WBA) Heavyweight World Champion belt, awarded to Evander Holyfield for "Boxer of the Year" due in large part to his upset deafeat of Mike Tyson on November 9, 1996 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. The black faux leather belt, with burgundy trim, features a center brass sculpture with with two smaller brass sculptures on either side. The center sculpture features a crown at the top that is lined with faux gemstones. Underneath the crown are two boxing gloves with a WBA enamel badge at the center. The badge reads "WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION/ CHAMPION." The two smaller brass sculptures feature brass plates that are engraved "BOXER/ OF THE/ YEAR/ 1996" and "EVANDER/ HOLYFIELD/ PSALMS 27:1." The smaller sculptures also feature a repeat of the faux gemstone lined crown from the center sculpture. The belt features a sheep's wool lining on the interior with a velcro closure on the back. Mounted on the back of the belt over the closure area is a fourth brass sculpture containing an enamel logo badge for the "ASSOCIATION MUNDIAL/ DE BOXEO." Categories: Evander Holyfield
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2012-11-30
