$2,880
A red acetate satin boxing robe, with silver detailing, worn by Evander Holyfield for his WBA Heavyweight Championship fight against John Ruiz on December 15, 2001 at the Paris Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. The robe features "Holyfield Warrior" logos on the front upper right and left, as well as the bottom of the right sleeve, with a larger logo appearing on the back of the robe. Stitched into the left arm of the robe in silver lettering is "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" and "Phil 4:13." The robe is accompanied by a red satin belt. Holyfield would win the fight by unanimous decision after fighting the full scheduled 12 rounds, winning the WBA Heavyweight Championship. In victory, Holyfield made history by becoming the only boxer in the history of the sport to win the Heavyweight Championship four times. Categories: Evander Holyfield
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2012-11-30
