9/1/2020 1:28 PM PT Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! 9/1/2020 11:49 AM PT But, just remember ... HIS DAD FOUGHT WITH A HOLE IN HIS HEART (true story look it up), so put NOTHING past a Holyfield.

The son of former heavyweight world champion Evander Holyfield is ready to follow in his father’s footsteps – with those closest to him confident he can eclipse his father’s legendary accomplishments in the ring. When dads get involved in training, feelings get in there. 9/1/2020 12:40 PM PT And I think it is important, it was for me, for my dad to stay back on the management side. Evan Holyfield is following in his father’s footsteps as a boxer and has a 4-0 professional record. 9/1/2020 10:00 AM PT Of course a lot of things have to fall into place but when you are really good, things have a way of falling into place.”‘Yung Holy’ makes his professional bow against Nick Winstead, another young pro just one fight into his own career. Evan Holyfield, 21, will make his professional debut in one of boxing’s most hallowed venues, the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, fighting on the undercard as Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez attempts to dethrone light heavyweight king Sergey Kovalev on Saturday.The super-welterweight prospect has aligned himself with Main Events, the same promotion that guided his father's career as he conquered the cruiserweight division before becoming a five-time heavyweight champion and a pound-for-pound legend of the sport.Those guiding Evan describe him in gushing terms - ‘courteous’, ‘a gentleman’ and ‘a dream to work with’ – qualities you could comfortably associate with his father.And inside the ring there is a raw talent blessed with a perfect blend of power, speed and ring craft with all the potential to become a world champion.Maurice ‘Termite’ Watkins, a former light-welterweight contender in the 1970s and now Evan’s trainer, is the man tasked with overseeing his rise. In case you don't remember, Evander Holyfield is one of the single greatest boxers of all time. "My dad always tells me every generation gets better. “He came here and we fell in love with the kid,” Watkins told Pressure will inevitably come given the Holyfield name but the 21-year-old has an experienced team around him, including Tim Hallmark, who worked with Evander throughout his professional career and Kathy Duva – CEO of Main Events and almost a 40-year veteran of the promotion game. 9/1/2020 1:25 PM PT “He is 6ft 1in, he will start of fighting at 154lbs which is pretty easy for him to do. Photo Credit: Hosanna Rull/Main Events. After only a couple of sessions in his gym, he had seen enough, Arrangements were made for Evan to leave Georgia and relocate to Watkins’ Fighter Nation Boxing Gym in Houston, Texas, for the real work to begin. In fact, he believes it is his birthright to eclipse his old man.Evan announced he was turning pro after 80 amateur contests and said: “My dad tells me every generation gets better.“It’s easy to believe. Some people just thrive with pressure and I have the impression that is who he is.”The chances of seeing ‘The Real Deal’ involve in his son’s bid to ensure the Holyfield name is once again listed among world champions are slim. And not get involved in the training side. 9/1/2020 1:17 PM PT Number one it’s in the Bible and the Bible don’t tell lies.”Young Holyfield is a 6ft 1in super-welterweight described as a box-puncher with lightning fast speed and hard-hitting power.Several top US promoters were after him but, unsurprisingly, he signed for Main Events, who guided Evander to fame and fortune.They have been responsible for the success of a host of elite boxers including Pernell Whitaker, Lennox Lewis, Meldrick Taylor, Arturo Gatti and more recently Sergei "Krusher" Kovalev.Kathy Duva, Main events CEO said proudly: “From the moment I was introduced to Evan I was struck by his maturity, his athleticism and his passion to succeed.“I'm thrilled and honoured h had entrusted us with his career.“It's our goal to make the system work for him as he climbs to the top of the ratings on his way to a world title.”Evan will be trained and managed by Maurice ‘Termite’ Watkins, a hard-hitting world title contender from the 1970's in Houston - 800 miles from his Dad's home in Atlanta.Watkins who got his nickname because his family ran a pest control business said: “Evan is very coachable and hungry to create his own name.“He is the whole package.

"As far as opponents go the kid isn't calling anyone out just yet ... but he does have a dream match up in mind, and just like dad he's aiming BIG.Big task, sure. He can box, he can punch, is very elusive in the ring and has incredible timing.”Evan who started boxing when he was 11 is so full of confidence he's even talking about challenging Mexico's super-hero Canelo Alvarez in a couple of years.The precocious kid said: “I have been doing this for more than ten years and it's not really a job if you really enjoy it.“Life is always better when you have a dream you can strive and work towards every day. 9/1/2020 10:17 AM PT He may need divine help as he carries the illustrious Holyfield name through the ropes. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. His debut on Saturday will come at super-welterweight but even at this stage of Evan’s career, his trainer and manager believes he has the frame, skills and style to seamlessly move up when the time is right.

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