Cedric Boswell Throws Down Challenge To Boxing Legend Evander Holyfield

Learning that living legend Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield is searching for an opponent for his next fight, projected in April or May, representatives for Cedric “The Bos” Boswell offered their Sonny Liston look-alike to the future Hall of Famer.

Boswell (23-1, 18 KOs) has fought in the shadows of the heavyweight division, largely due to promotional and managerial problems that kept him inactive for long periods of different times during his 11 1/2 year pro career. He recently signed a promotional contract with Silverhawk Boxing, as well as a managerial deal with Rider Boxing.

“I’ve been a big fan of Evander Holyfield for a long time,” Boswell said. “He’s a great fighter, a legend who’s been good for boxing. But if I get him in the ring, I’ll be fighting to win. I think it’ll be a great fight. We both live in Atlanta, too. I’m a counter puncher who can still move around a lot.

“Evander has said that he wants a fight against a good opponent to take him back to the top. I’m trying to find a nice way to say it, but I don’t think he can beat me.”

“The Bos” started boxing, ironically, out of boredom. He had played football in high school and the University of Arizona, but he didn’t start boxing until he joined the U.S. Navy. While stationed in Hawaii one of his fellow sailors kept asking Cedric to go to the gym and try boxing. Boswell finally relented and eventually he won 18 of 22 bouts, continuing as an amateur boxer for two years after leaving the Navy, and turning pro one day shy of his 25th birthday.

Boswell was 21-0 before suffering his only loss as a pro to world title challenger Jameel McCline in a fight “The Bos” led through nine rounds before being caught in the 10th. In his last outing (Jan. 12, 2007), Boswell starched Robert Kooser at 1:12 of the opening round in Detroit, marking Cedric’s Silverhawk debut.

Boswell’s manager, Jim Rider, believes Boswell is a much tougher opponent and test than Holyfield’s last two opponents, Fres Oquendo and Jeremy Bates. “We contacted Holyfield’s promoter (Main Events) and offered Cedric Boswell, anywhere they want the fight,” Rider explained. “I think it’ll be a good fight for fans and good for boxing.

“They said they’d put Cedric’s name in the hat and speak to Evander about him. Cedric has come back with a vengeance. He’s training harder now than he’s ever done in his life. We also offered them Sherman Williams to fight Calvin Brock on the same card. And we offered Gerald Nobles to Hasim Rahman for his March 17 fight.”

For more information about Boswell or Silverhawk Boxing go to www.silverhawkboxing.com.