The ‘Lightning’ singers say they were “starstruck” after getting to meet the 49 year-old professional boxer. The Wanted have told of their excitement after getting the chance boxing legend Evander Holyfield during their current tour of the US. The ‘Warzone’ singers uploaded a picture of them all posing with the former undisputed world heavyweight champion earlier today. “Made friends with Evander Holyfield today!” The five-piece band tweeted this afternoon (7th February). “Just about to meet Evander Holyfield #starstruck!!” singer Max George also posted. It was also announced this week that The Wanted’s current US single, and former Vodafone Big Top…

By Anil Bhoyrul  Arabian Business Magazine. It still ranks as the most bizarre incident in the history of sport. 28 June 1997, and 40 seconds into the fourth round of the world heavyweight championship fight between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfied. The capacity crowd at the MGM Arena in Las Vegas, and a billion people watching on television, are at first bemused — then stunned — as Tyson bites a chunk of Holyfield’s ear. Holyfield may have pocketed $33m for his efforts, the highest-ever fee for a single sporting appearance, but history will always remember the fight as “The Bite.” Nearly…

  Evander Holyfield meets with Sri Lanka’s President, Mahinda Rajapaksa in an effort to promote peace.   Evander Holyfield, on a global peace keeping mission with Dr. K. A. Paul, founder of the Global Peace Initiative,  made their first stop in Sri Lanka, visiting with President Mahinda Rajapaksa.  This Global Peace Now Initiative meeting was hosted by Dr. K. A. Paul and Evander Holyfield in an effort to promote peace and goodwill within the region. The Global Peace Initiative,  founded by Dr. K. A. Paul, has been instrumental in bringing world leaders together in an effort to promote peace around…