Evander Holyfield has pledged to attempt to win back the world heavyweight boxing title. Holyfield said on a visit to the All-Africa Games in Nigeria that his decision was based on a promise he made to his son.
"I made a committment to my son when I lost my last fight that I will regain one of my world titles," said the 40-year-old, was stopped in the ninth round by cruiserweight champion James Toney on 4 October.
"My little boy took a bet that I will win and when I lost, he asked 'Daddy, why did you lose?'. I then assured him that I will fight on to so as to regain one of my belts."
Holyfield insisted that despite his age, he is fit and in great shape to mix it up reigning champions Lennox Lewis, James Toney and Roy Jones Jr. Holyfield has not owned a title since losing the WBA crown to John Ruiz in 2001 and his only victory in three years came in June of 2002 when doctors forced Hasim Rahman to stop with a swollen bruise on his forehead.
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