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Evander Holyfield (born October 19, 1962 in Atmore, Alabama) is a professional boxer from the United States and a multiple-time world champion in both the Cruiserweight and Heavyweight divisions. Holyfield won the bronze medal in the Light Heavyweight division at the 1984 Summer Olympics after losing a controversial disqualification to New Zealand's Kevin Barry. His nickname is "Real Deal," or "The Warrior." Evander is also the younger brother of actor and dancer Bernard Holyfield. Evander currently lives and trains in Atlanta with his wife and three children.