Out Of Stock
Simon & Schuster Boys Becoming Holyfield : A Fighter S Journey (Paperback) Gold Small
We currently have no offers for this product
This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated.
Product Description
History s only four-time world heavyweight boxing champion and one of America s most admired and beloved athletes reveals the dramatic story of his rise from poverty to the very pinnacle of the toughest sport on earth. Barely able to make it into the heavyweight division and almost always the smaller fighter in the ring Holyfield spent his professional career proving the naysayers wrong. Along the way he provided some of the twentieth century s most thrilling sports moments not all of them on purpose. In Becoming Holyfield he gives us the exciting inside story of defeating Mike Tyson the self-proclaimed Baddest Man on Earth and then getting a piece of his ear bitten off in the rematch. We learn how it felt to become the undisputed champion of the world by knocking out the man who knocked out Tyson and we find out what it was really like to be in the middle of a title fight and see a motorized parachute fly right into the ring. There is heartbreak to go along with triumph beginning with Holyfield s loss of an Olympic gold medal because of a highly controversial disqualification and continuing through his short-lived retirement following a misdiagnosed heart condition. Along the way we re treated to glimpses of such colorful figures as Don King and Howard Cosell and we come to understand the extra-ordinary power of love in shaping a young boy s life and the love he tried to return. Holyfield made more money in the ring than any other fighter in history and gave away millions to support the dreams of underprivileged kids looking for the same kinds of breaks that allowed him to become a champion. Holyfield s immense popularity cannot be overstated and it cuts across all ethnicities and socioeconomic classes. The top three highest-grossing sporting events in Las Vegas history were all Holyfield fights and his highly rated appearances on Dancing with the Stars helped to ensure that show s success. Other fighters may have been bigger stronger or more flamboyant but few could match Evander Holyfield s poise grace under pressure or commitment to serve as an inspiration to others.
Simon & Schuster Boys Becoming Holyfield : A Fighter S Journey (Paperback) Gold Small
History s only four-time world heavyweight boxing champion and one of America s most admired and beloved athletes reveals the dramatic story of his rise from poverty to the very pinnacle of the toughest sport on earth. Barely able to make it into the heavyweight division and almost always the smaller fighter in the ring Holyfield spent his professional career proving the naysayers wrong. Along the way he provided some of the twentieth century s most thrilling sports moments not all of them on purpose. In Becoming Holyfield he gives us the exciting inside story of defeating Mike Tyson the self-proclaimed Baddest Man on Earth and then getting a piece of his ear bitten off in the rematch. We learn how it felt to become the undisputed champion of the world by knocking out the man who knocked out Tyson and we find out what it was really like to be in the middle of a title fight and see a motorized parachute fly right into the ring. There is heartbreak to go along with triumph beginning with Holyfield s loss of an Olympic gold medal because of a highly controversial disqualification and continuing through his short-lived retirement following a misdiagnosed heart condition. Along the way we re treated to glimpses of such colorful figures as Don King and Howard Cosell and we come to understand the extra-ordinary power of love in shaping a young boy s life and the love he tried to return. Holyfield made more money in the ring than any other fighter in history and gave away millions to support the dreams of underprivileged kids looking for the same kinds of breaks that allowed him to become a champion. Holyfield s immense popularity cannot be overstated and it cuts across all ethnicities and socioeconomic classes. The top three highest-grossing sporting events in Las Vegas history were all Holyfield fights and his highly rated appearances on Dancing with the Stars helped to ensure that show s success. Other fighters may have been bigger stronger or more flamboyant but few could match Evander Holyfield s poise grace under pressure or commitment to serve as an inspiration to others.
Out Of Stock
This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated.
Delivery, Returns & Refunds
Delivery
Sellers offer a range of delivery options, so you can choose the one that’s most convenient for you. Many sellers offer free delivery. You can always find the postage cost and estimated delivery date in a seller’s listing. You'll then be able to see a full list of delivery options during checkout. These can include: Express delivery, Standard delivery, Economy delivery, Click & Collect, Free local collection from seller.
Returns
Your options for returning an item vary depending on what you want to return, why you want to return it, and the seller's return policy. If the item is damaged or doesn't match the listing description, you can return it even if the seller's returns policy says they don't accept returns. If you've changed your mind and no longer want an item, you can still request a return, but the seller doesn't have to accept it. If the buyer changes their mind about a purchase and wants to return an item, they may need to pay return postage costs, depending on the seller's return policy. Sellers can provide a return postage address and additional return postage information for the buyer. Sellers pay for return postage if there's a problem with the item. For example, if the item doesn't match the listing description, is damaged or defective or is counterfeit. By law, customers in the European Union also have the right to cancel the purchase of an item within 14 days beginning from the day you receive, or a third party indicated by you (other than the carrier) receives, the last good ordered by you (if delivered separately). This applies to all products except for digital items (e.g. Digital Music) that are provided immediately to you with your acknowledgment, and other items such as video, DVD, audio, video games, Sex and Sensuality products and software products where the item has been unsealed.
Refunds
Sellers have to offer a refund for certain items only if they are faulty, such as: Personalized items and custom-made items, Perishable items, Newspapers and magazines, Unwrapped CDs DVDs and computer software. If you used your PayPal balance or bank account to fund the original payment, the refunded money will go back to your PayPal account balance. If you used a credit or debit card to fund the original payment, the refunded money will go back to your card. The seller will effect the refund within three working days but it may take up to 30 days for Paypal to process the transfer. For payments funded partially by a card and partially by your balance/bank, the money taken from your card will go back to your card and the remainder will return to your PayPal balance.