$2,048
A yellow acetate satin EVERLAST boxing robe worn by Evander Holyfield for his Heavyweight fight against Larry Homes on June 19, 1992 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. The robe features yellow lapels, cuffs and pocket stripe. In addition there is an EVERLAST logo stitched into the upper left side of the robe. Stitched into the back of the robe in white embroidered lettering is "Evander/ Believe and/ Receive/ Holyfield." Holyfield won the bout against Holmes by unanimous decision after going the full scheuled 12 rounds. In winning the fight, Holyfield successfully defended his WBC, WBA and IBF Heavyweight titles. Accompanied by a mounted color image, owned by Evander Holyfield, of Holyfield punching Holmes in the ring the night of their fight. Size 44. PROVENANCE Lot 347, "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
