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6ft 1.15in (185.8cm)
6ft 1.15in (185.8cm)
the shredder said on 16/Oct/13
Brad , you were just a hater that happened to be right.
Brad , you were just a hater that happened to be right.
The Exorcist said on 16/Oct/13
Rob, do you really think that Nicolai Valuev is 10" taller than Holyfield?
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avi said on 15/Oct/13
@viper
nah hes about 6'1 looked it next to 6'1.5ish will smith
@viper
nah hes about 6'1 looked it next to 6'1.5ish will smith
JT said on 15/Oct/13
He walked right by me at LAX around 15 years ago on his way to catch a flight to Vegas to fight Mike Tyson (IIRC for the rematch). Rob has it right at 6'1". My brother is 6'0" and Holyfield looked taller.
He walked right by me at LAX around 15 years ago on his way to catch a flight to Vegas to fight Mike Tyson (IIRC for the rematch). Rob has it right at 6'1". My brother is 6'0" and Holyfield looked taller.
Brad said on 15/Oct/13
I don't recall the Shred tellin G he was 5' 6.5" in photos. I did. Nobody else did. Guess what? Prooven (sic) correct. Evander isn't in straight up posture.
I don't recall the Shred tellin G he was 5' 6.5" in photos. I did. Nobody else did. Guess what? Prooven (sic) correct. Evander isn't in straight up posture.
Viper said on 14/Oct/13
This reminds me of the Tyson photo with Rob
This reminds me of the Tyson photo with Rob
Viper said on 14/Oct/13
Compare this pic with 6'2 Routh. He isnt 6'1
Compare this pic with 6'2 Routh. He isnt 6'1
Vibram said on 14/Oct/13
I'd say 185cm / 6ft1 flat is correct. He's not so old that he would of lost any height since his fighting prime in the mid to late 1990's.
I'd say 185cm / 6ft1 flat is correct. He's not so old that he would of lost any height since his fighting prime in the mid to late 1990's.
the shredder said on 14/Oct/13
Brad says on 14/Oct/13
Car slept for the under 5' 7" figure. Sal, remember the mustud n kat-chup. Archive with side two cut one of the G greatest hits. Maybe a box set soon. Frank2 where are you?
You are so stupid lol.
Brad says on 14/Oct/13
Car slept for the under 5' 7" figure. Sal, remember the mustud n kat-chup. Archive with side two cut one of the G greatest hits. Maybe a box set soon. Frank2 where are you?
You are so stupid lol.
the shredder said on 14/Oct/13
Great point Lorne ... Rob I respect that you think Will edges him , but I disagree , I think they are both 6'1 guys?
Editor Rob
Great point Lorne ... Rob I respect that you think Will edges him , but I disagree , I think they are both 6'1 guys?
Editor Rob at the moment I'd stick with them being within a cm of each other, I do think evander in person isn't short of 6ft 1
Brad said on 14/Oct/13
Car slept for the under 5' 7" figure. Sal, remember the mustud n kat-chup. Archive with side two cut one of the G greatest hits. Maybe a box set soon. Frank2 where are you?
Car slept for the under 5' 7" figure. Sal, remember the mustud n kat-chup. Archive with side two cut one of the G greatest hits. Maybe a box set soon. Frank2 where are you?
Viper said on 14/Oct/13
No way is he 6'1.25. 6'0 range at best.
No way is he 6'1.25. 6'0 range at best.
Viper said on 14/Oct/13
Will Smith at 6'1 is total BS. He was shorter than 6'0 Isaih Thomas.
Will Smith at 6'1 is total BS. He was shorter than 6'0 Isaih Thomas.
Lorne said on 14/Oct/13
@shredder: I understand why people trusted him, I mean why post pics and lie? I just can't believe he would do it, nonchalantly and it went on so long. But I don't mean anything towards you and everyone who may have believed him; I know he wore portmans( in the pic with Portman!) and outside pics are bad anyway. So no offense; it's just a lot different reading the archive material rather than just hearing stories.(like little story in the big apple; hilarious! If Rob didn't have this site, he could write!!!)
Editor Rob
@shredder: I understand why people trusted him, I mean why post pics and lie? I just can't believe he would do it, nonchalantly and it went on so long. But I don't mean anything towards you and everyone who may have believed him; I know he wore portmans( in the pic with Portman!) and outside pics are bad anyway. So no offense; it's just a lot different reading the archive material rather than just hearing stories.(like little story in the big apple; hilarious! If Rob didn't have this site, he could write!!!)
Editor Rob G still tells people he is 5ft 8, the whole being measured just under 5ft 6.75 has been 'erased' from his memory. The story about him is there so others won't ever forget the truth of his stature!
Lo sgozzatore said on 13/Oct/13
Rob, you think he's taller, shorter or the same height of Will Smith?
Anyway, he looks about 185 with you, maybe 186...
Editor Rob
Rob, you think he's taller, shorter or the same height of Will Smith?
Anyway, he looks about 185 with you, maybe 186...
Editor Rob I believe Will edges him out.
Alex 6ft 0 1/8 said on 13/Oct/13
Eye level is 4.5 inches from top of head. He's at least 6'0.5
Eye level is 4.5 inches from top of head. He's at least 6'0.5
Mathew said on 13/Oct/13
Appears about 6'0.5" - 6'1" in the photo and I can buy that he would measure 185 - 186 cm. As listed is fine.
Appears about 6'0.5" - 6'1" in the photo and I can buy that he would measure 185 - 186 cm. As listed is fine.
Iillo Thomas said on 13/Oct/13
I trust rob . If rob says evander is 6-1 in person then he is . Pics aren't always very accurate to compare height . In the pic above he look 6-0 with rob.
I trust rob . If rob says evander is 6-1 in person then he is . Pics aren't always very accurate to compare height . In the pic above he look 6-0 with rob.
Iillo Thomas said on 13/Oct/13
Evander is looking 4 inches taller than the rock . No way in hell the difference is 5 inches . He is 6-0 max.
Evander is looking 4 inches taller than the rock . No way in hell the difference is 5 inches . He is 6-0 max.
vegas said on 13/Oct/13
Viper says on 13/Oct/13
That is not 5 inches If Rob stands with a bit better posture.
183-184cm at best.
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Viper says on 13/Oct/13
That is not 5 inches If Rob stands with a bit better posture.
183-184cm at best.
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the shredder said on 13/Oct/13
We bought his 5'8 because his height varied. Yea the few pics that showed him at his real height was rare , it went over are eyes.
We bought his 5'8 because his height varied. Yea the few pics that showed him at his real height was rare , it went over are eyes.
jtm said on 13/Oct/13
looks 6'1
looks 6'1
the shredder said on 13/Oct/13
No bias , I see him and Will roughly a legit 6'1.
No bias , I see him and Will roughly a legit 6'1.
Viper said on 13/Oct/13
That is not 5 inches If Rob stands with a bit better posture.
183-184cm at best.
That is not 5 inches If Rob stands with a bit better posture.
183-184cm at best.
Bakura said on 12/Oct/13
@Viper- He's leaning just as much as Rob is. Lol, you just desperately need him to be 6' flat to support your ridiculous Tyson 5'9 downgrade.
Editor Rob
@Viper- He's leaning just as much as Rob is. Lol, you just desperately need him to be 6' flat to support your ridiculous Tyson 5'9 downgrade.
Editor Rob I think he'd measure 6ft 1ish, 186 maybe on the nose. He needs to be 6ft flat to support a short will smith!
that belt is heavy, another guy plonked it on your arm, was like being given a bag of shopping!
that belt is heavy, another guy plonked it on your arm, was like being given a bag of shopping!
Lorne said on 12/Oct/13
To be fair, G does say that that he "must have some floor advantage" below, so yeah, he knew he was over 6ft.(but then who knows?) I'm just surprised people bought into his 5'8 nonsense, when Rob measures 5ft8.25 on the stadiometer(Nevermind 2mm) and doesn't even bother with the fraction! If I had gotten a photo someone(like Ludacris) I'd be happy to post proof of stature, much less if I was a contributor!
To be fair, G does say that that he "must have some floor advantage" below, so yeah, he knew he was over 6ft.(but then who knows?) I'm just surprised people bought into his 5'8 nonsense, when Rob measures 5ft8.25 on the stadiometer(Nevermind 2mm) and doesn't even bother with the fraction! If I had gotten a photo someone(like Ludacris) I'd be happy to post proof of stature, much less if I was a contributor!
Alex 6ft 0 1/8 said on 12/Oct/13
6'0.5-6'1 with Rob
6'0.5-6'1 with Rob
Brad said on 12/Oct/13
You mean 5' 6.5"...he's 6 hours out from The Bronx loaded down with boxing gloves & photos and criss-crossing midtown. Evander was a legit 6' 2", near it today.
You mean 5' 6.5"...he's 6 hours out from The Bronx loaded down with boxing gloves & photos and criss-crossing midtown. Evander was a legit 6' 2", near it today.
miko said on 12/Oct/13
If Evander straightens up there he's got a very solid 5' on Rob. He's definitely at least 6'1 and I think he's probably as listed by Rob.
If Evander straightens up there he's got a very solid 5' on Rob. He's definitely at least 6'1 and I think he's probably as listed by Rob.
Matt 184.7-186.7cm said on 12/Oct/13
looks around 6-1 flat
looks around 6-1 flat
the shredder said on 12/Oct/13
G's height varied in photos , he did make him look 5'11 yet with Tyson his 5'8 showed , I mean 5'6 3/4.
Editor Rob
G's height varied in photos , he did make him look 5'11 yet with Tyson his 5'8 showed , I mean 5'6 3/4.
Editor Rob this is one reason I stopped using other contributor's photos - it is impossible to know ground, photographer position/distance, posture and footwear. The only way I can be sure is to be there myself. I've seen many a photo taken with friends and even then there are times the reality can look a bit different to the photograph that comes out the printer.
that was the case with G's - I doubt he really thought Evander was in the 5ft 11-6ft as he said...what he probably remembered was the photo itself, not the actual encounter.
that was the case with G's - I doubt he really thought Evander was in the 5ft 11-6ft as he said...what he probably remembered was the photo itself, not the actual encounter.
The Exorcist said on 12/Oct/13
He looks 6'1"
He looks 6'1"
Lorne said on 12/Oct/13
Btw, I like the "Archive Material" below, very interesting to read comments from back then. Everyone really bought the G as 5ft8, huh? And Holyfield described 186cm, got to be spot on!
Btw, I like the "Archive Material" below, very interesting to read comments from back then. Everyone really bought the G as 5ft8, huh? And Holyfield described 186cm, got to be spot on!
Lorne said on 12/Oct/13
Wow, you got a photo with Evander! I live in Atl, know a few people who have met him, they typically say 6'1-6'2, though a legit 6'4 I know with poor posture himself said he was shocked that he was nowhere near 6'2.5. Well my dad will like this pic.
Wow, you got a photo with Evander! I live in Atl, know a few people who have met him, they typically say 6'1-6'2, though a legit 6'4 I know with poor posture himself said he was shocked that he was nowhere near 6'2.5. Well my dad will like this pic.
the shredder said on 12/Oct/13
Will Smith would look this with Rob.
Will Smith would look this with Rob.
Brad said on 12/Oct/13
G says: Wait'll you see my proof coming 5' 11"-6'. Another tub of I'm 5' 8" lard....instead of the 5' 6.5" Portman'd clown. Archive Material: bring back more '06 laughter for me.
G says: Wait'll you see my proof coming 5' 11"-6'. Another tub of I'm 5' 8" lard....instead of the 5' 6.5" Portman'd clown. Archive Material: bring back more '06 laughter for me.
Viper said on 11/Oct/13
With Rob's lean he certaintly isnt taller than 6'0
With Rob's lean he certaintly isnt taller than 6'0
Viper said on 11/Oct/13
I give him 6'0
I give him 6'0
Archive Material said on 22/Sep/13
Blackmax says on 25/Jun/07
What are you talking Hannah, Evander and Will Smith were the same height in the episode you are speaking of. They stood eyeball to eyeball.
hannah says on 28/May/07
On The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air in 1990 Evander was easily 3" shorter than Will Smith. Only looks 5'11" maybe 6'0" next to Glenn.
Kyle says on 25/May/07
I think he's about 6'1 and a quarter - the same height they listed him as in his first fight against Dwight Muhammad Qawi
Bobbe says on 7/May/07
Evander is for sure 188-189 cm. When he fought last month he was taller than the 188 cm opponent. I think he is in the 189 range. Why would he lie? If i were 160 cm and the heavyweight champ i would have been very proud of being the champ. And very famous for being so small. I dont think athelets is lying about thier heights. Why should they?
Randy says on 29/Mar/07
Holyfield is leaning his head in the pic, so it's not a real good pic to judge his height from. I say if he was standing straight up the difference would be 5 inches of very close to it.
Jake W. says on 24/Jan/07
Looks no more than 6'0" w/ Glenn.
Daman says on 22/Jan/07
Holyfield's wax figure is 6'2", does that count?
Jason says on 12/Dec/06
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Toney said himself he's 5'9'' as referenced there. He looks that at best.
Jason says on 12/Dec/06
Do you follow boxing? James Toney would be lucky if he's 5'9''.
Jason says on 12/Dec/06
Yeah, I would estimate 6'0 1/2'' actually, though could feasibly be 5'11 1/2''-6'0'' I guess.
Glenn says on 11/Dec/06
He is at least 6ftish.
Jason says on 11/Dec/06
I've seen 6'2 1/2'' for him as well. He's clearly nowhere even close, though. Boxing can be as bad as wrestling sometimes.
Gramps says on 10/Dec/06
Rob, I'm not disputing his actual height back then, but when I watched his fights live at the time, he was billed as 6'2-1/2", never under 6'2".
Gramps says on 10/Dec/06
Don't know what Holyfield is these days but during the first half of his career at least he was billed as 6'2-1/2".
[Editor Rob: In 1985 really is 6ft 1 in the media circles...a few 6ft 1.5 and 1.25's jump up in 1986...
Frazier for instance was being given "Frazier stands only 5-foot-ll 1/2 and weighs about 205" in a 1968 edition of European Stars and Stripes. If he was...he's lost 3 inches in height by now.]
Glenn says on 8/Dec/06
5-8? Whats his supposed height Rob? He seemed 5-11,6ft to me in cowboy boots.5-9,5-10 in 1992.
[Editor Rob: billed at 5ft 11 in his day, obviously he's lost some height, possibly 2 inches since 80's.]
Editor Rob says on 7/Dec/06
I was doing a bit of research and saw in 1986-87 Holyfield regularly described 6ft 1, even one newspaper saying "same 6-foot-1 1/4 frame". That must have come from Holyfield, who then went on to give himself at least 1 extra inch...hmm
Similarly Tyson at 1987 does have some 5ft 9 descriptions, he was supposedly 5ft 8 and 210lbs at age 13. Maybe tyson measured in shoes...
Speaking of boxers, one I did see this year was Joe Frazier...at a shocking 5ft 8.
Mike says on 4/Dec/06
Dammit Glenn why did u borrow Sly's lifts for this picture with Holyfield??? JK, Wow i thought Holyfield was a solid 6'1, i think he might just be 6 even after looking at the Glenn pic, but Anonymous did have a point Holyfield was smaller then Lennox Lewis but he didnt look 5 inches shorter then him, and Holyfield was def taller then Mike Tyson by a few inches
Viper652 says on 1/Dec/06
Though, I do remember a picture of Evander on Ray Lewis's website where Evander was taller than Ray. And Ray is between 6-0 and 6-1. I think it was Evander and Ray, dame shame its not on there anymore.
Glenn says on 30/Nov/06
Thank you Viper.
Viper652 says on 30/Nov/06
Glenn is right. Hes between 5-11 and 6-0 in reality.
Glenn says on 24/Nov/06
Wait till you see my proof pic coming any moment now.5-11,6ft.
Mikex. says on 23/Nov/06
If he's not taller than 6ft it just shows what a great fighter he was really was. His natural weight was only about 195 lbs yet he mixed it up with guys who were 6'5'' and 230 lbs. Holyfield can look 6 ft at times but at others looks a genuine 6'2''. Hard to tell.
Anonymous says on 14/Nov/06
When he though Lennox Lewis who was given at 6'5'' or a little under during his career Holyfield was smaller but wasn't dwarfed. About 3 inches difference I think.
Viper652 says on 10/Nov/06
I read a Holyfield sighting once where they said they were really surprised at how short Holyfield looked. He might be under 6-0 actually.
LuckyLuciano says on 31/Oct/06
My old UPS man lives around the corner from him in GA and says is barely 6 feet. He looks very slender in some pics and the one with the model shows him wearing "cheaters" a cosmetically thin and flat apparent sole with a cosmetically hidden but texturally discernable heel cup. Look closely at them!
TNTinCA says on 31/Oct/06
Isn't Toney 5'9", not 5'10"? I thought that's how he was billed.
J-Sinn says on 31/Oct/06
I've met him about 3 years ago at a boxing match at Legends Casino, he looks about 6'2 with those dress shoes he was wearing, we were the exact same height. I was measured without shoes at 6'1 and I was wearing some Air Force ones with about an inch of height given. I'd say 6'1 without shoes.
Derek says on 30/Oct/06
CoolJ, Evander only looks 6'1" with Toney. He still goes past Evander's eyes.
boxing4life says on 26/Oct/06
only the Tysonites will say he's 6'0".
6'2" I'm thinking.
Anonymous says on 25/Oct/06
Most likely 6' barefoot and 6'1 in normal dress shoes, 6'2 in boots!
Derek says on 24/Oct/06
I saw his fights with Tyson and he didn't dwarf him. I can't see Evander at anything over 6'1".
Jake W. says on 23/Oct/06
I've seen him listed at 6'2" a lot, occasionally billed to 6'3". He does seem 6'1"/6'2" a lot but 6' is possible I suppose...
Anonymous says on 23/Oct/06
A friend of mine(183-184 cm)met him and was an inch taller than him.
so 186-187 cm seems about right.
NOITALL says on 23/Oct/06
I WORKED FOR HI HE'S 6'3''
Viper652 says on 21/Oct/06
I said he was no taller than 6-0 last year.
Jason says on 21/Oct/06
He can appear a solid 6'1'' in plus sized footware. He is more like 6'0'' like Glenn said, though. The best guy to compare him to (besides Glenn if he posts his Evander pic) is Mike Tyson. Plenty of pics and footage of them together, and we know Mike is no taller than 5'10''.
Mikex says on 21/Oct/06
I'm glad you've added this guy. He was supposed to be very small for a modern day heavyweight. I think in the early part of his career he wasn't billed as being 6'2'' but an inch or two less. But he's a bit like Big Arnie in that he sometimes looks surpisingly tall in photos and on TV. I really don't know on this guy. He can't be under 6ft but I don't know if he's taller.
Anshelm says on 21/Oct/06
I've seen 186 cm for him in some newspaper articles.
Glenn says on 20/Oct/06
Yes.I have photo with.6ft,looking even smaller in my photo.
Jason says on 20/Oct/06
Closer to 6'0''.
Blackmax says on 25/Jun/07
What are you talking Hannah, Evander and Will Smith were the same height in the episode you are speaking of. They stood eyeball to eyeball.
hannah says on 28/May/07
On The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air in 1990 Evander was easily 3" shorter than Will Smith. Only looks 5'11" maybe 6'0" next to Glenn.
Kyle says on 25/May/07
I think he's about 6'1 and a quarter - the same height they listed him as in his first fight against Dwight Muhammad Qawi
Bobbe says on 7/May/07
Evander is for sure 188-189 cm. When he fought last month he was taller than the 188 cm opponent. I think he is in the 189 range. Why would he lie? If i were 160 cm and the heavyweight champ i would have been very proud of being the champ. And very famous for being so small. I dont think athelets is lying about thier heights. Why should they?
Randy says on 29/Mar/07
Holyfield is leaning his head in the pic, so it's not a real good pic to judge his height from. I say if he was standing straight up the difference would be 5 inches of very close to it.
Jake W. says on 24/Jan/07
Looks no more than 6'0" w/ Glenn.
Daman says on 22/Jan/07
Holyfield's wax figure is 6'2", does that count?
Jason says on 12/Dec/06
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Toney said himself he's 5'9'' as referenced there. He looks that at best.
Jason says on 12/Dec/06
Do you follow boxing? James Toney would be lucky if he's 5'9''.
Jason says on 12/Dec/06
Yeah, I would estimate 6'0 1/2'' actually, though could feasibly be 5'11 1/2''-6'0'' I guess.
Glenn says on 11/Dec/06
He is at least 6ftish.
Jason says on 11/Dec/06
I've seen 6'2 1/2'' for him as well. He's clearly nowhere even close, though. Boxing can be as bad as wrestling sometimes.
Gramps says on 10/Dec/06
Rob, I'm not disputing his actual height back then, but when I watched his fights live at the time, he was billed as 6'2-1/2", never under 6'2".
Gramps says on 10/Dec/06
Don't know what Holyfield is these days but during the first half of his career at least he was billed as 6'2-1/2".
[Editor Rob: In 1985 really is 6ft 1 in the media circles...a few 6ft 1.5 and 1.25's jump up in 1986...
Frazier for instance was being given "Frazier stands only 5-foot-ll 1/2 and weighs about 205" in a 1968 edition of European Stars and Stripes. If he was...he's lost 3 inches in height by now.]
Glenn says on 8/Dec/06
5-8? Whats his supposed height Rob? He seemed 5-11,6ft to me in cowboy boots.5-9,5-10 in 1992.
[Editor Rob: billed at 5ft 11 in his day, obviously he's lost some height, possibly 2 inches since 80's.]
Editor Rob says on 7/Dec/06
I was doing a bit of research and saw in 1986-87 Holyfield regularly described 6ft 1, even one newspaper saying "same 6-foot-1 1/4 frame". That must have come from Holyfield, who then went on to give himself at least 1 extra inch...hmm
Similarly Tyson at 1987 does have some 5ft 9 descriptions, he was supposedly 5ft 8 and 210lbs at age 13. Maybe tyson measured in shoes...
Speaking of boxers, one I did see this year was Joe Frazier...at a shocking 5ft 8.
Mike says on 4/Dec/06
Dammit Glenn why did u borrow Sly's lifts for this picture with Holyfield??? JK, Wow i thought Holyfield was a solid 6'1, i think he might just be 6 even after looking at the Glenn pic, but Anonymous did have a point Holyfield was smaller then Lennox Lewis but he didnt look 5 inches shorter then him, and Holyfield was def taller then Mike Tyson by a few inches
Viper652 says on 1/Dec/06
Though, I do remember a picture of Evander on Ray Lewis's website where Evander was taller than Ray. And Ray is between 6-0 and 6-1. I think it was Evander and Ray, dame shame its not on there anymore.
Glenn says on 30/Nov/06
Thank you Viper.
Viper652 says on 30/Nov/06
Glenn is right. Hes between 5-11 and 6-0 in reality.
Glenn says on 24/Nov/06
Wait till you see my proof pic coming any moment now.5-11,6ft.
Mikex. says on 23/Nov/06
If he's not taller than 6ft it just shows what a great fighter he was really was. His natural weight was only about 195 lbs yet he mixed it up with guys who were 6'5'' and 230 lbs. Holyfield can look 6 ft at times but at others looks a genuine 6'2''. Hard to tell.
Anonymous says on 14/Nov/06
When he though Lennox Lewis who was given at 6'5'' or a little under during his career Holyfield was smaller but wasn't dwarfed. About 3 inches difference I think.
Viper652 says on 10/Nov/06
I read a Holyfield sighting once where they said they were really surprised at how short Holyfield looked. He might be under 6-0 actually.
LuckyLuciano says on 31/Oct/06
My old UPS man lives around the corner from him in GA and says is barely 6 feet. He looks very slender in some pics and the one with the model shows him wearing "cheaters" a cosmetically thin and flat apparent sole with a cosmetically hidden but texturally discernable heel cup. Look closely at them!
TNTinCA says on 31/Oct/06
Isn't Toney 5'9", not 5'10"? I thought that's how he was billed.
J-Sinn says on 31/Oct/06
I've met him about 3 years ago at a boxing match at Legends Casino, he looks about 6'2 with those dress shoes he was wearing, we were the exact same height. I was measured without shoes at 6'1 and I was wearing some Air Force ones with about an inch of height given. I'd say 6'1 without shoes.
Derek says on 30/Oct/06
CoolJ, Evander only looks 6'1" with Toney. He still goes past Evander's eyes.
boxing4life says on 26/Oct/06
only the Tysonites will say he's 6'0".
6'2" I'm thinking.
Anonymous says on 25/Oct/06
Most likely 6' barefoot and 6'1 in normal dress shoes, 6'2 in boots!
Derek says on 24/Oct/06
I saw his fights with Tyson and he didn't dwarf him. I can't see Evander at anything over 6'1".
Jake W. says on 23/Oct/06
I've seen him listed at 6'2" a lot, occasionally billed to 6'3". He does seem 6'1"/6'2" a lot but 6' is possible I suppose...
Anonymous says on 23/Oct/06
A friend of mine(183-184 cm)met him and was an inch taller than him.
so 186-187 cm seems about right.
NOITALL says on 23/Oct/06
I WORKED FOR HI HE'S 6'3''
Viper652 says on 21/Oct/06
I said he was no taller than 6-0 last year.
Jason says on 21/Oct/06
He can appear a solid 6'1'' in plus sized footware. He is more like 6'0'' like Glenn said, though. The best guy to compare him to (besides Glenn if he posts his Evander pic) is Mike Tyson. Plenty of pics and footage of them together, and we know Mike is no taller than 5'10''.
Mikex says on 21/Oct/06
I'm glad you've added this guy. He was supposed to be very small for a modern day heavyweight. I think in the early part of his career he wasn't billed as being 6'2'' but an inch or two less. But he's a bit like Big Arnie in that he sometimes looks surpisingly tall in photos and on TV. I really don't know on this guy. He can't be under 6ft but I don't know if he's taller.
Anshelm says on 21/Oct/06
I've seen 186 cm for him in some newspaper articles.
Glenn says on 20/Oct/06
Yes.I have photo with.6ft,looking even smaller in my photo.
Jason says on 20/Oct/06
Closer to 6'0''.
cookie727 said on 1/Sep/12
I met him wearing heels that made me 5'6" and he was about two inches taller than me but still looked a little short.
I met him wearing heels that made me 5'6" and he was about two inches taller than me but still looked a little short.
c-mo said on 26/Aug/12
rob where is the picture ?
Editor Rob
rob where is the picture ?
Editor Rob it's showing now
MD said on 14/Aug/12
Maybe it's his proportions, but by himself, he can look quite average in height. But, when he's with someone of even just average height, you can tell he's noticeably below average.
What I feel pretty comfortable saying is that there is no way he's over 5'7".
Maybe it's his proportions, but by himself, he can look quite average in height. But, when he's with someone of even just average height, you can tell he's noticeably below average.
What I feel pretty comfortable saying is that there is no way he's over 5'7".
oneguy said on 13/Aug/12
Looks kinda 5'6ish and 5'5''ish doesn't he?
Looks kinda 5'6ish and 5'5''ish doesn't he?
Hugh 190cm said on 18/Jun/09
Holyfeild is 6ft1-6ft1.5.
Holyfeild is 6ft1-6ft1.5.
Big T said on 11/Apr/09
It honestly seems as though Glenn is standing on a ledge here or something. Now that we know Glenn's measured height, Holyfield seriously looks 5'10" here. Having seen him compared to other boxers, I think he is at least 6'. I guess it must be a combination of weird posture and Glenn closer to the camera.
It honestly seems as though Glenn is standing on a ledge here or something. Now that we know Glenn's measured height, Holyfield seriously looks 5'10" here. Having seen him compared to other boxers, I think he is at least 6'. I guess it must be a combination of weird posture and Glenn closer to the camera.
frank said on 29/Jan/09
His height is about 6 foot 2 according to a pre fight boxing measurement against Tyson. Biceps size measured 17 inches.
His height is about 6 foot 2 according to a pre fight boxing measurement against Tyson. Biceps size measured 17 inches.
Produce said on 23/Dec/08
After seeing Holyfield against Valuev, I think he ist taller than 6-1. I would go with 6-2, as he said.
After seeing Holyfield against Valuev, I think he ist taller than 6-1. I would go with 6-2, as he said.
Lenad said on 2/Dec/08
6'2 is laughable. Hes at best 5'11. He looks 181cm at most with Glenn.
6'2 is laughable. Hes at best 5'11. He looks 181cm at most with Glenn.
Big T said on 19/Nov/08
Holyfield seems to be able to look weirdly tall at pre-fight weigh-ins/press conferences. First he managed to look near 6'4" next to 6'2" listed Ibragimov, and now he managed to look AT LEAST 6'4" next to 7' listed Valuev. It was amazing how small the difference with Valuev looked when they were posing together.
In reality I think Ibragimov is badly overlisted and really a flat 6" at best, Holyfield is a strong 6'1", and Valuev might be a weak 6'11"? I can only guess that Valuev is good at subtly relaxing his posture so he can drop to 6'7"ish without obviously bending at the knees etc.
Holyfield seems to be able to look weirdly tall at pre-fight weigh-ins/press conferences. First he managed to look near 6'4" next to 6'2" listed Ibragimov, and now he managed to look AT LEAST 6'4" next to 7' listed Valuev. It was amazing how small the difference with Valuev looked when they were posing together.
In reality I think Ibragimov is badly overlisted and really a flat 6" at best, Holyfield is a strong 6'1", and Valuev might be a weak 6'11"? I can only guess that Valuev is good at subtly relaxing his posture so he can drop to 6'7"ish without obviously bending at the knees etc.
Lenad said on 28/Sep/08
Claims to be 6'2 but the truth is that he's lucky if he scrapes 6'1. I wonder who measured him at 6'2? Daffy duck?
Claims to be 6'2 but the truth is that he's lucky if he scrapes 6'1. I wonder who measured him at 6'2? Daffy duck?
Anonymous said on 12/Sep/08
Just watched his cameo on 'Fresh Prince'. He looked about 0.5" - 1" shorter than Will 'wanabe solid 6' 2"' Smith. As Will is 6' 1.5", that would make Evander 6' 0.5" - 6' 1".
Just watched his cameo on 'Fresh Prince'. He looked about 0.5" - 1" shorter than Will 'wanabe solid 6' 2"' Smith. As Will is 6' 1.5", that would make Evander 6' 0.5" - 6' 1".
random man said on 11/Sep/08
dude no way holyfield is like 5"11 at best take a look ay him here with 5"8 james toney Click Here
dude no way holyfield is like 5"11 at best take a look ay him here with 5"8 james toney Click Here
Reliable said on 21/Aug/08
Evander Holyfield is 6ft 2.5 inches.
This is is correct height
Evander Holyfield is 6ft 2.5 inches.
This is is correct height
Anonymous said on 1/Jun/08
When Holyfield fought Bowe for he first time he only weighed 14 stone 9lbs. He was muscular although his legs were not big. I doubt if he could have been all that tall or he would have been heavier. I think he is probably under 6'2''. 6'1'' to 6'1.5'' I'd say. Shows what a great fighter he was in that he was able to fight and beat much bigger men. The heart of a lion.
When Holyfield fought Bowe for he first time he only weighed 14 stone 9lbs. He was muscular although his legs were not big. I doubt if he could have been all that tall or he would have been heavier. I think he is probably under 6'2''. 6'1'' to 6'1.5'' I'd say. Shows what a great fighter he was in that he was able to fight and beat much bigger men. The heart of a lion.
josh said on 23/May/08
I know boxing and all the time everyone says Evander Holyfield is 6ft2.5
And big george was 6ft4
I know boxing and all the time everyone says Evander Holyfield is 6ft2.5
And big george was 6ft4
Jorsalfar said on 20/May/08
He appeared to be 3 to 5 cm shorter than Foreman when they fought in '91. Foreman is listed as 192 cm by most. I've seen Evander listed at 187 cm, that might be it, but I doubt he's shorter than that.
He appeared to be 3 to 5 cm shorter than Foreman when they fought in '91. Foreman is listed as 192 cm by most. I've seen Evander listed at 187 cm, that might be it, but I doubt he's shorter than that.
Anonymous said on 10/May/08
Glenn definatly looks taller than 5'8 here. I stood next to Evander and hes ATLEAST 6'2, could be even 6'3!
Glenn definatly looks taller than 5'8 here. I stood next to Evander and hes ATLEAST 6'2, could be even 6'3!
Hugh said on 15/Apr/08
He's definately taller than 6ft1.
He's definately taller than 6ft1.
Viper said on 15/Apr/08
I think Hugh would think I was 6-5 If he met me.
I think Hugh would think I was 6-5 If he met me.
nicole said on 14/Apr/08
So short is he, Trish? That means Evander is under 5ft10inch.Hmm, then Mike Tyson is 5ft 7,5inch. For me is that too low.And then are also a lot of heavyweight boxers small in height????
So short is he, Trish? That means Evander is under 5ft10inch.Hmm, then Mike Tyson is 5ft 7,5inch. For me is that too low.And then are also a lot of heavyweight boxers small in height????
Trish said on 13/Apr/08
No way is he that tall. I stood next to him at a fight in Vegas in 1988 or 89. I am a female 5'7" in my barefeet....I had on 2-3 inch heals....and I was taller than he was. All men seem to add two inches to their height....in my experience.....and I've been around a long time. He was massive that was for sure.....
No way is he that tall. I stood next to him at a fight in Vegas in 1988 or 89. I am a female 5'7" in my barefeet....I had on 2-3 inch heals....and I was taller than he was. All men seem to add two inches to their height....in my experience.....and I've been around a long time. He was massive that was for sure.....
Hugh said on 8/Apr/08
188-189cm is what I saw.
188-189cm is what I saw.
BlackRay said on 4/Apr/08
I would say 187cm for Holyfield.
I would say 187cm for Holyfield.
nicole said on 1/Apr/08
Thought too that Evander is 6ft2inch. He`s very good in shape (build) that makes him look taller maybe.
Thought too that Evander is 6ft2inch. He`s very good in shape (build) that makes him look taller maybe.
Leung said on 27/Mar/08
yeah Derek's right Holyfield and Bonds are the same height in that photo. The only difference between the two is that Holyfield is better looking.
yeah Derek's right Holyfield and Bonds are the same height in that photo. The only difference between the two is that Holyfield is better looking.
Derek said on 25/Mar/08
I think Holyfield and Bonds are about the same. Both 6'1".
I think Holyfield and Bonds are about the same. Both 6'1".
Viper said on 25/Mar/08
It looks like he is a little closer to the camera though.
It looks like he is a little closer to the camera though.
anonymous said on 25/Mar/08
he looks about 6`1.5-6`2 there viper.
he looks about 6`1.5-6`2 there viper.
Hugh said on 24/Mar/08
Evander Holyfield is 6ft2 barefooted.
My explanation.
He was in Dublin about a month ago promoting his autobiography. I went into the bookshop. I was wearing dress shoes making me 6ft3. I walked over to Evander. He stood up to shake my hand he was also wearing dress shoes amking him 6ft2.5. As I shook his hand I was looking him right in the eye. There was only half an inch between us. Super Nice guy!
Evander Holyfield is 6ft2 barefooted.
My explanation.
He was in Dublin about a month ago promoting his autobiography. I went into the bookshop. I was wearing dress shoes making me 6ft3. I walked over to Evander. He stood up to shake my hand he was also wearing dress shoes amking him 6ft2.5. As I shook his hand I was looking him right in the eye. There was only half an inch between us. Super Nice guy!
glenn said on 23/Mar/08
yup.a walking tree.
yup.a walking tree.
Joe said on 23/Mar/08
lol i thought so! he doesnt really have a personality.
lol i thought so! he doesnt really have a personality.
Joe said on 22/Mar/08
id say 6'1. what was he like glenn? he was on a tv show recently and he seemed like he didnt get the humour
id say 6'1. what was he like glenn? he was on a tv show recently and he seemed like he didnt get the humour
Anonymous said on 7/Mar/08
met him 2 nights ago at an autograph signing, looked a solid 6'1
met him 2 nights ago at an autograph signing, looked a solid 6'1
Anonymous said on 29/Feb/08
I'd say at least 6'1''. When you saw him next to the 6'4'' to 6'5'' Lennox Lewis sometimes he looked dwarfed other times the difference looked about 2 inches. He's a bit like Arnie in that he can look a genuine 6'2'' on occasion but sometimes appears to be lucky to scrape 6 ft.
I'd say at least 6'1''. When you saw him next to the 6'4'' to 6'5'' Lennox Lewis sometimes he looked dwarfed other times the difference looked about 2 inches. He's a bit like Arnie in that he can look a genuine 6'2'' on occasion but sometimes appears to be lucky to scrape 6 ft.
Anon said on 28/Feb/08
Glenn's closer to the camera, just look how much bigger his head is, and we know Holyfield does NOT have a small head!
Glenn's closer to the camera, just look how much bigger his head is, and we know Holyfield does NOT have a small head!
Gary said on 28/Feb/08
If they were both barefoot evander looks 5'11
If they were both barefoot evander looks 5'11
$% MAG said on 23/Feb/08
From my personal experiences that looks like a 5-11 next to a 5-8
From my personal experiences that looks like a 5-11 next to a 5-8
glenn said on 3/Feb/08
i mustve had some floor advantage.
i mustve had some floor advantage.
tim said on 3/Feb/08
glenn u look 5'10 in this picture
glenn u look 5'10 in this picture
Jason said on 23/Nov/07
Heights are often inflated in boxing, mate. Even the reaches are. You're getting 6'7'' for Wlad because you're comparing him to guys whose heights are padded themselves. I don't know where you're even getting 6'7'' from since he's *billed* more at 6'6''.
Heights are often inflated in boxing, mate. Even the reaches are. You're getting 6'7'' for Wlad because you're comparing him to guys whose heights are padded themselves. I don't know where you're even getting 6'7'' from since he's *billed* more at 6'6''.
Atoadaso said on 22/Nov/07
Wlad is nowhere near 6'5". He was about 1.5" taller than 6'6" billed Ray Austin. He towers over 6'2" guys like Brewster. He was clearly taller than 6'6" McCline. I've followed his career for a long time now and it's clear that he is over 6'6". Go ahead and look at pictures of him in public, or at events as well if you believe he's only 6'5".
I'm 6'5" myself, and I can tell that he does not look only the same height as me. Boxing is near 150 years old, heights aren't inflated in it like they are in UFC. The furthest from the truth you're gonna get is the height of a boxer's sole, supposing he was measured in shoes.
Wlad is nowhere near 6'5". He was about 1.5" taller than 6'6" billed Ray Austin. He towers over 6'2" guys like Brewster. He was clearly taller than 6'6" McCline. I've followed his career for a long time now and it's clear that he is over 6'6". Go ahead and look at pictures of him in public, or at events as well if you believe he's only 6'5".
I'm 6'5" myself, and I can tell that he does not look only the same height as me. Boxing is near 150 years old, heights aren't inflated in it like they are in UFC. The furthest from the truth you're gonna get is the height of a boxer's sole, supposing he was measured in shoes.
Jason said on 21/Nov/07
Wlad is closer to 6'5'' than 6'7''. Don't believe the boxing heights bs.
Wlad is closer to 6'5'' than 6'7''. Don't believe the boxing heights bs.
Atoadaso said on 20/Nov/07
Yeah, Ibragimov must be struggling with 6'0", really, as I do agree with 6'1" for Holyfield and he was clearly at least 1" taller than Sultan. In february Ibragimov is fighting Wlad for a unification bout. Wlad is 6'7", and I imagine in the presser photo's to come, that he is going to -tower- over Ibragimov by well over 5".
Yeah, Ibragimov must be struggling with 6'0", really, as I do agree with 6'1" for Holyfield and he was clearly at least 1" taller than Sultan. In february Ibragimov is fighting Wlad for a unification bout. Wlad is 6'7", and I imagine in the presser photo's to come, that he is going to -tower- over Ibragimov by well over 5".
Big T said on 13/Oct/07
Holyfield had 1-2 inches on Ibragimov, who is listed over 6 foot.
Holyfield had 1-2 inches on Ibragimov, who is listed over 6 foot.
Lynn said on 12/Oct/07
I saw 2 pics with Arnold.
In both pics they appeared same height, so about 6'05"....barefoot, before bed...obviously real height!
I saw 2 pics with Arnold.
In both pics they appeared same height, so about 6'05"....barefoot, before bed...obviously real height!
tomking said on 12/Oct/07
Saw him against tyson in fight two. 6ft1`` is correct.
Hope he wins against s.ibragimov.
Saw him against tyson in fight two. 6ft1`` is correct.
Hope he wins against s.ibragimov.
Alex said on 9/Oct/07
Not even 6'0 with Glenn. Thats 5'11 next to 5'8.
Not even 6'0 with Glenn. Thats 5'11 next to 5'8.
robbie h said on 8/Oct/07
i agree with matthew, looks under 6ft
i agree with matthew, looks under 6ft
Matthew said on 25/Sep/07
he looks 5-10/11 there, max, definately not 6'2.
he looks 5-10/11 there, max, definately not 6'2.
Lynn said on 25/Aug/07
@6'0'',
you are right.In some pics Evander and Arnold appear the same height.
@6'0'',
you are right.In some pics Evander and Arnold appear the same height.
Viper said on 16/Aug/07
"Holyfield's wax figure at Madame Tussaud's is 6'1.5" - 6'2" tall."
Take those things with a grain of salt.
"Holyfield's wax figure at Madame Tussaud's is 6'1.5" - 6'2" tall."
Take those things with a grain of salt.
Jason said on 16/Aug/07
How tall is Rahman? I would think he's gotta be the 6'2''...
How tall is Rahman? I would think he's gotta be the 6'2''...
6'0'' said on 15/Aug/07
I used to think Holyfield was 6'1'', maybe 6'0.5'', after comparing his height to Tyson's and Toney's. But now I think he's a 6'0''. Tyson is shorter then the 5'10'' I thought he was, and Toney is even shorter then the 5'9'' he claims he is. Toney fought a guy named Doug DeWitt who is 5'9'' tall and Toney looked noticeably shorter then him.
I used to think Holyfield was 6'1'', maybe 6'0.5'', after comparing his height to Tyson's and Toney's. But now I think he's a 6'0''. Tyson is shorter then the 5'10'' I thought he was, and Toney is even shorter then the 5'9'' he claims he is. Toney fought a guy named Doug DeWitt who is 5'9'' tall and Toney looked noticeably shorter then him.
Da Man said on 15/Aug/07
Holyfield's wax figure at Madame Tussaud's is 6'1.5" - 6'2" tall.
Holyfield's wax figure at Madame Tussaud's is 6'1.5" - 6'2" tall.
Boxingfan said on 10/Aug/07
I believe he's 6'-2"1/2 inches tall. In the book "Facing Tyson:Fifteen Fighters, Fifteen Stories" the author, Ted A. Kluck goes to interview Holyfield and he himself says "I am six feet two inches, and he actually felt a little taller in real life than on tape."
I believe he's 6'-2"1/2 inches tall. In the book "Facing Tyson:Fifteen Fighters, Fifteen Stories" the author, Ted A. Kluck goes to interview Holyfield and he himself says "I am six feet two inches, and he actually felt a little taller in real life than on tape."
Blackmax said on 25/Jun/07
What are you talking Hannah, Evander and Will Smith were the same height in the episode you are speaking of. They stood eyeball to eyeball.
What are you talking Hannah, Evander and Will Smith were the same height in the episode you are speaking of. They stood eyeball to eyeball.
hannah said on 28/May/07
On The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air in 1990 Evander was easily 3" shorter than Will Smith. Only looks 5'11" maybe 6'0" next to Glenn.
On The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air in 1990 Evander was easily 3" shorter than Will Smith. Only looks 5'11" maybe 6'0" next to Glenn.
Kyle said on 25/May/07
I think he's about 6'1 and a quarter - the same height they listed him as in his first fight against Dwight Muhammad Qawi
I think he's about 6'1 and a quarter - the same height they listed him as in his first fight against Dwight Muhammad Qawi
Bobbe said on 7/May/07
Evander is for sure 188-189 cm. When he fought last month he was taller than the 188 cm opponent. I think he is in the 189 range. Why would he lie? If i were 160 cm and the heavyweight champ i would have been very proud of being the champ. And very famous for being so small. I dont think athelets is lying about thier heights. Why should they?
Evander is for sure 188-189 cm. When he fought last month he was taller than the 188 cm opponent. I think he is in the 189 range. Why would he lie? If i were 160 cm and the heavyweight champ i would have been very proud of being the champ. And very famous for being so small. I dont think athelets is lying about thier heights. Why should they?
Randy said on 29/Mar/07
Holyfield is leaning his head in the pic, so it's not a real good pic to judge his height from. I say if he was standing straight up the difference would be 5 inches of very close to it.
Holyfield is leaning his head in the pic, so it's not a real good pic to judge his height from. I say if he was standing straight up the difference would be 5 inches of very close to it.
Jake W. said on 24/Jan/07
Looks no more than 6'0" w/ Glenn.
Looks no more than 6'0" w/ Glenn.
Daman said on 22/Jan/07
Holyfield's wax figure is 6'2", does that count?
Holyfield's wax figure is 6'2", does that count?
Jason said on 12/Dec/06
Click Here
Toney said himself he's 5'9'' as referenced there. He looks that at best.
Click Here
Toney said himself he's 5'9'' as referenced there. He looks that at best.
Jason said on 12/Dec/06
Do you follow boxing? James Toney would be lucky if he's 5'9''.
Do you follow boxing? James Toney would be lucky if he's 5'9''.
Jason said on 12/Dec/06
Yeah, I would estimate 6'0 1/2'' actually, though could feasibly be 5'11 1/2''-6'0'' I guess.
Yeah, I would estimate 6'0 1/2'' actually, though could feasibly be 5'11 1/2''-6'0'' I guess.
Glenn said on 11/Dec/06
He is at least 6ftish.
He is at least 6ftish.
Jason said on 11/Dec/06
I've seen 6'2 1/2'' for him as well. He's clearly nowhere even close, though. Boxing can be as bad as wrestling sometimes.
I've seen 6'2 1/2'' for him as well. He's clearly nowhere even close, though. Boxing can be as bad as wrestling sometimes.
Gramps said on 10/Dec/06
Rob, I'm not disputing his actual height back then, but when I watched his fights live at the time, he was billed as 6'2-1/2", never under 6'2".
Rob, I'm not disputing his actual height back then, but when I watched his fights live at the time, he was billed as 6'2-1/2", never under 6'2".
Gramps said on 10/Dec/06
Don't know what Holyfield is these days but during the first half of his career at least he was billed as 6'2-1/2".
Editor Rob
Don't know what Holyfield is these days but during the first half of his career at least he was billed as 6'2-1/2".
Editor Rob In 1985 really is 6ft 1 in the media circles...a few 6ft 1.5 and 1.25's jump up in 1986...
Frazier for instance was being given "Frazier stands only 5-foot-ll 1/2 and weighs about 205" in a 1968 edition of European Stars and Stripes. If he was...he's lost 3 inches in height by now.
Frazier for instance was being given "Frazier stands only 5-foot-ll 1/2 and weighs about 205" in a 1968 edition of European Stars and Stripes. If he was...he's lost 3 inches in height by now.
Glenn said on 8/Dec/06
5-8? Whats his supposed height Rob? He seemed 5-11,6ft to me in cowboy boots.5-9,5-10 in 1992.
Editor Rob
5-8? Whats his supposed height Rob? He seemed 5-11,6ft to me in cowboy boots.5-9,5-10 in 1992.
Editor Rob billed at 5ft 11 in his day, obviously he's lost some height, possibly 2 inches since 80's.
Editor Rob said on 7/Dec/06
I was doing a bit of research and saw in 1986-87 Holyfield regularly described 6ft 1, even one newspaper saying "same 6-foot-1 1/4 frame". That must have come from Holyfield, who then went on to give himself at least 1 extra inch...hmm
Similarly Tyson at 1987 does have some 5ft 9 descriptions, he was supposedly 5ft 8 and 210lbs at age 13. Maybe tyson measured in shoes...
Speaking of boxers, one I did see this year was Joe Frazier...at a shocking 5ft 8.
I was doing a bit of research and saw in 1986-87 Holyfield regularly described 6ft 1, even one newspaper saying "same 6-foot-1 1/4 frame". That must have come from Holyfield, who then went on to give himself at least 1 extra inch...hmm
Similarly Tyson at 1987 does have some 5ft 9 descriptions, he was supposedly 5ft 8 and 210lbs at age 13. Maybe tyson measured in shoes...
Speaking of boxers, one I did see this year was Joe Frazier...at a shocking 5ft 8.
Mike said on 4/Dec/06
Dammit Glenn why did u borrow Sly's lifts for this picture with Holyfield??? JK, Wow i thought Holyfield was a solid 6'1, i think he might just be 6 even after looking at the Glenn pic, but Anonymous did have a point Holyfield was smaller then Lennox Lewis but he didnt look 5 inches shorter then him, and Holyfield was def taller then Mike Tyson by a few inches
Dammit Glenn why did u borrow Sly's lifts for this picture with Holyfield??? JK, Wow i thought Holyfield was a solid 6'1, i think he might just be 6 even after looking at the Glenn pic, but Anonymous did have a point Holyfield was smaller then Lennox Lewis but he didnt look 5 inches shorter then him, and Holyfield was def taller then Mike Tyson by a few inches
Viper652 said on 1/Dec/06
Though, I do remember a picture of Evander on Ray Lewis's website where Evander was taller than Ray. And Ray is between 6-0 and 6-1. I think it was Evander and Ray, dame shame its not on there anymore.
Though, I do remember a picture of Evander on Ray Lewis's website where Evander was taller than Ray. And Ray is between 6-0 and 6-1. I think it was Evander and Ray, dame shame its not on there anymore.
Glenn said on 30/Nov/06
Thank you Viper.
Thank you Viper.
Viper652 said on 30/Nov/06
Glenn is right. Hes between 5-11 and 6-0 in reality.
Glenn is right. Hes between 5-11 and 6-0 in reality.
Mikex. said on 23/Nov/06
If he's not taller than 6ft it just shows what a great fighter he was really was. His natural weight was only about 195 lbs yet he mixed it up with guys who were 6'5'' and 230 lbs. Holyfield can look 6 ft at times but at others looks a genuine 6'2''. Hard to tell.
If he's not taller than 6ft it just shows what a great fighter he was really was. His natural weight was only about 195 lbs yet he mixed it up with guys who were 6'5'' and 230 lbs. Holyfield can look 6 ft at times but at others looks a genuine 6'2''. Hard to tell.
Anonymous said on 14/Nov/06
When he though Lennox Lewis who was given at 6'5'' or a little under during his career Holyfield was smaller but wasn't dwarfed. About 3 inches difference I think.
When he though Lennox Lewis who was given at 6'5'' or a little under during his career Holyfield was smaller but wasn't dwarfed. About 3 inches difference I think.
Viper652 said on 10/Nov/06
I read a Holyfield sighting once where they said they were really surprised at how short Holyfield looked. He might be under 6-0 actually.
I read a Holyfield sighting once where they said they were really surprised at how short Holyfield looked. He might be under 6-0 actually.
LuckyLuciano said on 31/Oct/06
My old UPS man lives around the corner from him in GA and says is barely 6 feet. He looks very slender in some pics and the one with the model shows him wearing "cheaters" a cosmetically thin and flat apparent sole with a cosmetically hidden but texturally discernable heel cup. Look closely at them!
My old UPS man lives around the corner from him in GA and says is barely 6 feet. He looks very slender in some pics and the one with the model shows him wearing "cheaters" a cosmetically thin and flat apparent sole with a cosmetically hidden but texturally discernable heel cup. Look closely at them!
TNTinCA said on 31/Oct/06
Isn't Toney 5'9", not 5'10"? I thought that's how he was billed.
Isn't Toney 5'9", not 5'10"? I thought that's how he was billed.
J-Sinn said on 31/Oct/06
I've met him about 3 years ago at a boxing match at Legends Casino, he looks about 6'2 with those dress shoes he was wearing, we were the exact same height. I was measured without shoes at 6'1 and I was wearing some Air Force ones with about an inch of height given. I'd say 6'1 without shoes.
I've met him about 3 years ago at a boxing match at Legends Casino, he looks about 6'2 with those dress shoes he was wearing, we were the exact same height. I was measured without shoes at 6'1 and I was wearing some Air Force ones with about an inch of height given. I'd say 6'1 without shoes.
Derek said on 30/Oct/06
CoolJ, Evander only looks 6'1" with Toney. He still goes past Evander's eyes.
CoolJ, Evander only looks 6'1" with Toney. He still goes past Evander's eyes.
boxing4life said on 26/Oct/06
only the Tysonites will say he's 6'0".
6'2" I'm thinking.
only the Tysonites will say he's 6'0".
6'2" I'm thinking.
Anonymous said on 25/Oct/06
Most likely 6' barefoot and 6'1 in normal dress shoes, 6'2 in boots!
Most likely 6' barefoot and 6'1 in normal dress shoes, 6'2 in boots!
Derek said on 24/Oct/06
I saw his fights with Tyson and he didn't dwarf him. I can't see Evander at anything over 6'1".
I saw his fights with Tyson and he didn't dwarf him. I can't see Evander at anything over 6'1".
Jake W. said on 23/Oct/06
I've seen him listed at 6'2" a lot, occasionally billed to 6'3". He does seem 6'1"/6'2" a lot but 6' is possible I suppose...
I've seen him listed at 6'2" a lot, occasionally billed to 6'3". He does seem 6'1"/6'2" a lot but 6' is possible I suppose...
Anonymous said on 23/Oct/06
A friend of mine(183-184 cm)met him and was an inch taller than him.
so 186-187 cm seems about right.
A friend of mine(183-184 cm)met him and was an inch taller than him.
so 186-187 cm seems about right.
NOITALL said on 23/Oct/06
I WORKED FOR HI HE'S 6'3''
I WORKED FOR HI HE'S 6'3''
Viper652 said on 21/Oct/06
I said he was no taller than 6-0 last year.
I said he was no taller than 6-0 last year.
Jason said on 21/Oct/06
He can appear a solid 6'1'' in plus sized footware. He is more like 6'0'' like Glenn said, though. The best guy to compare him to (besides Glenn if he posts his Evander pic) is Mike Tyson. Plenty of pics and footage of them together, and we know Mike is no taller than 5'10''.
He can appear a solid 6'1'' in plus sized footware. He is more like 6'0'' like Glenn said, though. The best guy to compare him to (besides Glenn if he posts his Evander pic) is Mike Tyson. Plenty of pics and footage of them together, and we know Mike is no taller than 5'10''.
Mikex said on 21/Oct/06
I'm glad you've added this guy. He was supposed to be very small for a modern day heavyweight. I think in the early part of his career he wasn't billed as being 6'2'' but an inch or two less. But he's a bit like Big Arnie in that he sometimes looks surpisingly tall in photos and on TV. I really don't know on this guy. He can't be under 6ft but I don't know if he's taller.
I'm glad you've added this guy. He was supposed to be very small for a modern day heavyweight. I think in the early part of his career he wasn't billed as being 6'2'' but an inch or two less. But he's a bit like Big Arnie in that he sometimes looks surpisingly tall in photos and on TV. I really don't know on this guy. He can't be under 6ft but I don't know if he's taller.
Anshelm said on 21/Oct/06
I've seen 186 cm for him in some newspaper articles.
I've seen 186 cm for him in some newspaper articles.
Glenn said on 20/Oct/06
Yes.I have photo with.6ft,looking even smaller in my photo.
Yes.I have photo with.6ft,looking even smaller in my photo.
Jason said on 20/Oct/06
Closer to 6'0''.
Closer to 6'0''.
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