$3,840
A set of three red EVERLAST boxing gloves worn by Evander Holyfield for his Heavyweight title fight against Bert Cooper on November 23, 1991 at The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia. In the fifth round of the fight, Holyfield's right glove split open after punching Cooper. The fight was paused by the referee while Holyfield's corner replaced the glove. The left and original right gloves are marked "Holyfield #1" in blue ink on the inside of each glove. Accompanied by the tape that was cut from Holyfield's right glove in order to remove it during the fifth round of the fight. PROVENANCE Lot 289, "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
