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GA SR722
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/16/2022
Primary Sponsor
Lester Jackson
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate commends former professional boxer Evander Holyfield (born October 19, 1962) for his extraordinary accomplishments in boxing during his career from 1984 to 2011
- Holyfield is the only four-time world heavyweight champion and the only boxer in history to win the undisputed championship in two weight classes (cruiserweight and heavyweight) in the three-belt era
- He defeated Mike Tyson in 1996 to reclaim the WBA title, earning The Ring magazine's Fight of the Year and Upset of the Year, and became the first boxer since Muhammad Ali to win a world heavyweight title three times
- Holyfield is ranked among the greatest boxers of all time by multiple publications, including number 77 on The Ring's 100 greatest punchers and the greatest cruiserweight of all time by Boxing Scene
- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to provide a copy of the resolution to Evander Holyfield
Legislative Description
Holyfield, Evander; commend
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/16/2022
Full Bill Text
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