*Evander Holyfield Signed Boxing Glove, With Display Case & Certificate of Authenticity*
A gold VIP (Vital Impact Protection) boxing glove, personally signed by the legendary heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield. The glove is boldly autographed in black marker on the main striking surface and comes housed in a custom acrylic display case with a mirrored back wall and gold lettering to the side spelling EVANDER HOLYFIELD. The glove itself measures approximately 29cm tall x 15cm wide, while the display case stands 38cm tall x 20.5cm x 20.5cm. The item is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Gold Star Memorabilia (Blackpool, UK), confirming the signature’s authenticity.
Provenance:
Signed by Evander Holyfield during a personal appearance in Portsmouth, accompanied by an official Gold Star Memorabilia COA (numbered 0920). Attached (online only) is a photograph of the previous owner with Holyfield on April 2013 which is included for provenance purposes only—not for resale or duplication. The event was likely connected to Autographica 19 hosted by Showmasters/Boxingmania — Evander Holyfield's only publicly announced signing in the UK around that period.
Historical Note: Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield (b. 1962) is one of boxing’s most iconic champions, holding the undisputed cruiserweight title before moving up to dominate the heavyweight division in the 1990s. He became the only four-time heavyweight champion of the world, defeating titans such as Mike Tyson, Riddick Bowe, and George Foreman. Holyfield’s two fights with Tyson, particularly the infamous 1997 “Bite Fight,” remain some of the most famous bouts in modern sporting history. Revered for his durability, heart, and skill, Holyfield cemented his legacy as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, and his signed memorabilia is highly prized by boxing fans and collectors alike.
*Condition* The glove remains in excellent condition, with bright gold finish, intact lacing, and a bold autograph clearly visible on the striking surface. The display case is complete and structurally sound, showing some light surface wear and edge rubbing consistent with age and use. Certificate of Authenticity is present and included. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
