Evander Holyfield: Faith, Resilience, and the Spirit of a Champion The word of God steadies me. He says your trials and tribulations make you who you are. So you can see my whole story in the way I endured and overcame some testing experiences. Evander Holyfield Evander Holyfield (born October 19, 1962) is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1984 and 2011. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...