Ex-world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield meets opponent Fres Oquendo today at a press conference in Carson, California as "The Real Deal" continues his quest to regain the world title. The two will clash on Friday night, November 10th at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, as announced by Murad Muhammad, promoter of M&M Sports, and Real Deal Events.

“The Final Chapter Continued: Holyfield V” will be presented by M&M Sports and Real Deal Events. Fox Sports Net (FSN) will provide and distribute the pay per view extravaganza in the United States and Canada under its Special Order Sports pay-television arm. Contact your local cable operators or satellite providers for details. Suggested price is $44.95.

Holyfield, one of the great heavyweight champions of the modern era, has put forth a stellar ring record of 39-8-2 with 26 victories coming by way of knockout during an illustrious career spanning three decades. A four-time world champion in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, the proud native of Atlanta, Georgia, has turned back the challenges of such boxing greats as Mike Tyson, Riddick Bowe, Larry Holmes, Michael Moorer and George Foreman.

Now Holyfield is on a campaign to return the heavyweight championship to the United States, and Oquendo represents a stiff challenge for the former champion. A native of Chicago of Puerto Rican heritage, Oquendo is the WBO Latino Heavyweight champion, and has captured two straight in his comeback bid. Fres has posted an excellent career slate of 26-3, including 16 knockout wins, defeating the likes of David Izon and Obed Sullivan before losing a controversial decision to then-champion Chris Byrd.

“Many have said that Evander Holyfield is stepping out too strong, and he should take his time in his comeback the way George Foreman did,” said Muhammad. “But Evander said all along that it was injury and not age that had derailed him.

“The American people believe that the heavyweight belt belongs here, and I believe that Evander is the only bona fide heavyweight who can make that a reality in his quest to become a five time champion.”

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