Evander Holyfield (born October 19, 1962) is a professional boxer from the United States and a multiple world champion in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, earning him the nickname "The Real Deal". Holyfield won the bronze medal in the Light Heavyweight division at the 1984 Summer Olympics after a controversial disqualification in the semifinal, and holds one of the best records at the highest level in the sport, making him one of its all time greatest.

Holyfield is the younger brother of actor and dancer, Bernard Holyfield and currently lives and trains in Fayette County, Georgia with his third wife Candi and their two children; he has eleven children total.