$1,920
A purple acetate satin boxing robe worn by Evander Holyfield for his WBA Heavyweight title, and third, fight against John Ruiz on December 15, 2001 at the Foxwoods Resort in Mahantucket, CT. The robe features "Holyfield Warrior" logos on the front upper right and left of the robe, as well as both cuffs, with a larger logo on the back of the robe. The robe also features silver and red accent stripes, with silver cuffs and back vents. Stitched into the bottom front of the robe are "OVERCOMER" and "REV. 21:7" in silver lettering. Stitched into the back of the robe in silver lettering is "evanderholyfield.com." The robe is accompanied by a purple belt. Holyfield and Ruiz would fight to a draw in the bout after the full scheduled 12 rounds. PROVENANCE Lot 34, "Property From the Life and Career of Evander Holyfield," Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, November 30, 2012 ESTIMATE $2000-3000 Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2014-05-17
