$17,920
A belt presented to Evander Holyfield by "The Ring" magazine as their 1996 Fighter of the Year. Holyfield was awarded the belt mainly for his upset defeat of Mike Tyson on November 9, 1996. The belt is lined with gold, red white and purple acetate satin underneath 5 brass sculptures. The center sculpture features an eagle perched on top of an oval shaped middle portion which features "The Ring" enamel logo over two boxers. There are two faux red gemstones on either side of the boxers with a second smaller logo at the bottom of th sculpture that reads "RING/ Magazine Award." There are four smaller brass sculptures on the belt, two of which house color images of Holyfield, with the other two housing engraved mirrored glass plaques. The first plaque is engraved "EVANDER HOLYFIELD" with the second being engraved "FIGHTER OF THE YEAR 1996." Each of the smaller plaques contain two faux red gemstones. The back of the belt features a double buckle closure and two more brass sculputres, with one displaying a similar "The Ring" enamel logo as the front center sculpture. Categories: Evander Holyfield
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2012-11-30
