Boxing: Holyfield and Harrison eye big fights after wins
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The Las Vegas return to the ring of Evander Holyfield went smoothly on Saturday night with the veteran winning for the 43rd time to claim a bogus world heavyweight title belt when he stopped Frans Botha in eight rounds.
The night before in London Audley Harrison, who had threatened to quit if he lost, was trailing heavily on points against Michael Sprott going into the 12th and last round before finding a punch to save the night and salvage his career. In the mad world of heavyweight boxing the two fighters, who were just a loss away from permanent retirement, are now right back in the mix and could very easily fight for a real title before the end of the year.
In near identical post-fight interviews they both talked boldly about quick returns to the ring, possible fights with David Haye, who holds the World Boxing Association title, and each went over familiar ground by insisting that they are as good as they have ever been.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments