Evander Holyfield
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"Evander Holyfield" is a retired Americans/American professional Boxing/boxer. He is a former Undisputed Champion/Undisputed World Champion in both the Cruiserweight (boxing)/cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, earning him the nickname "The Real Deal." He is the only 4-time World Heavyweight Champion, winning the World Boxing Association/WBA, World Boxing Council/WBC, and International Boxing Federation/IBF titles in 1990, the WBA and IBF titles in 1993, and the WBA title in 1996 and 2000.

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Well, when I think of steroids I think of an image. You have the advantage over someone, which is a form of cheating. I guess it wouldn't be right unless it was legal for everybody. Reason it's not legal for everybody is because it can hurt people seriously.

Well, number one I like dancing. Number two I knew it would be challenging because I had never done this type of dance before. I always wanted to and I happened to have the courage to go out there and give it my best shot.

No. I probably do better not being in politics. They have too much control over you when you are in politics.

Well, of course a boxing match is hard because boxing isn't set for you to do good. You have to force your will upon someone, but dancing you don't have to force your will. It should be a lot easier because if I make a mistake I don't get hit.

My goal is to be the undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World.

Well, I always knew that the best fighter would get into the hall of fame. There was no doubt in mind that I would get there. I really would rather get in there the right way and be happy once I get there because that means it's the end of your career and there are other things.

Why have anyone go through all that if you're still going to make the decision that he can't fight?

[By facing] less stressful ... I'll get a great evaluation of what kind of performer I can be.

Someone has done this before. George Foreman did it.