Evander Holyfield vs. Lou Savarese - Fight Results

In his latest bid for a comeback, Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield took on Lou Savarese Saturday night in El Paso, Texas. While many critics doubt his ability to compete at the highest levels of the sport, Holyfield was sharp enough last night to capture a 10-round decision (98-90, 99-87, 96-91).

The 44-year-old ex-champ knocked Savarese down twice, although he had managed to hold his own for the first eight rounds. Holyfield improved to 42-8-2 with the win, and Savarese dropped to 46-7. Afterwards, Savarese said that this would be his last fight.

“I fought hard. I gave it my all,” said a disappointed and swollen Savarese.

THE COMEBACK TRAIL

This was Holyfield’s fourth bout since making a return to boxing following a two-year absence. He has consistently maintained that his goal is to win an record-setting fifth heavyweight title, unify the belts, and then retire from the sport for good. But he is also just three years removed from having his license revoked in the state of New York after an ugly decision loss to Larry Donald.

Still, Holyfield remains confident. “I will be the five-time undisputed heavyweight champion of the world,” he said after the fight.

A TITLE SHOT IN THE WORKS?

Ever the optimist, Holyfield claimed that he believes a title shot will be next for him. But before you scoff, keep in mind that one of the myriad of Russian champs, Sultan Ibragimov, has already expressed interest in fighting “The Real Deal.” Even though he’s a shell of his former self, it’s still likely that Holyfield possesses more drawing power than all of the Russian champions combined.

BODOG BETTING

Bodog had Holyfield a -700 favorite going into the fight. Needless to say, that was hardly a wager worth making. Maybe the odds will be better when he fights someone under 40 years of age.

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