Evander Holyfield: this is a sad end.

[Nameless]

The guy did earn more money than Tyson, 350 millions.... What's shocking is not that much that he does lose a meta-mansion with 17 bathrooms but that he goes from... well, haing 350 millions to totally ruined in a very humble flat in Atlanta on top of the health problems he starts to experience because of boxing. Sure, getting married 3 times is perhaps not the smartest thing to do when you know that many women will hunt you down solely for money, he took bad decisions to arrive there but still... I always have a bit of a sadness when a great one experiences such fall

[Dark Lord Al]

I think most people forget , these guys who box are generally pretty low in the brains department , overkill , live like kings and then end up with nothing. Most people would give anything to have the chance of having $100.000.000 , he had his money he blew it , i dont think anything is sad about that at all.

[Mark TKO]

Yes a sad end that we all saw coming years ago. But I have no sympathy at all.

I know Tyson seems much happier now from what I seen - not sure how Evander will fare mentally.

Such a great champion will always be idolised by millions so am sure he will always be comfortable.

[Tam Seddon]

World Boxing News: Holyfield’s retirement U-turn: 50th Birthday first, then training

Hes not giving up yet

[El Kabong]

Holyfield told boxingscene that he was waiting for a call from either Wlad or Vitali on Friday and if he didn't get a call he'd hang up the gloves. He said he's too old to fight his way up the rankings and just wants the biggest fight out there. Bernd Boente said the Klitschko's respect Evander far too much to fight him at this stage in his career. He also stated that either brother would be a very dangerous fight for Holyfield given his age.

Evander should retire (should have retired looong ago) or maybe attempt to save US Amateur boxing by becoming a trainer?

[Spicoli]

Holyfield told boxingscene that he was waiting for a call from either Wlad or Vitali on Friday and if he didn't get a call he'd hang up the gloves. He said he's too old to fight his way up the rankings and just wants the biggest fight out there. Bernd Boente said the Klitschko's respect Evander far too much to fight him at this stage in his career. He also stated that either brother would be a very dangerous fight for Holyfield given his age.

Evander should retire (should have retired looong ago) or maybe attempt to save US Amateur boxing by becoming a trainer?

Frogs want wings so they don't bump their ass when they hope too. I have nothing but respect for Holyfield but that call, thankfully, will not come nor should it.

Its a tough one as far as what he could do 'after' and stay affiliated with sport. I'm sure given the current state of the program he wouldn't hurt but it all needs to be stripped down and started over first. Holyfield should just make a clean and complete break from sport..take a walkabout and fall off the grid first. The guys been fighting literally his entire life. I don't know though if he leaves now feeling "incomplete or unsatisfied" that he'll be able to come into a training role without that effecting things and making it about him in a way. One things for sure, he should retire, head up and faculties intact.