After just two years in the top division Holyfield defeats James 'Buster' Douglas for the undisputed heavyweight crown in 1990

Holyfield triumphs on points against Riddick Bowe to reclaim the WBA and IBF titles in 1993

In 1995 Holyfield is knocked-out, the only time in his career - by Riddick Bowe

Holyfield outclasses Mike Tyson in their first, brutal encounter - setting up an infamous rematch

Evander Holyfield wins the fight by knocking out Douglas in the third round

In 1997 Evander Holyfield's ear become front page news worldwide as Mike Tyson bites a chunk from it

In 1999 Holyfield is out-boxed by the WBC title holder Lennox Lewis for most of their fight - the judges declare it a draw

Lewis won the rematch on points, but Holyfield refuses to hang up his gloves and could now face Roy Jones Jr

Holyfield regains the WBA title against John Ruiz after a dubious decision but loses the rematch seven months later

James Toney proves too good in October 2003 and Holyfield is left to ponder whether we wants to continue boxing aged 40