Former world boxing champion in the BVI
Evander Holyfield. (Facebook photo)
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield is in the British Virgin Islands.
It is not clear when he arrived into the territory but the American was spotted at D’coalpot restaurant in Carrot Bay recently.
Sources told BVI News that the boxer is in the territory on vacation.
Leader of Opposition Andrew Fahie said it was a great honour that Holyfield chose to visit the territory, especially after the hurricanes.
Fahie said the famous boxer will be meeting with local officials at a location that has not been disclosed to media.
“We have a meet-and-greet scheduled for today (January 13) where I will be given the opportunity to officially welcome him to the Virgin Islands.”
“I am looking forward to our time together where we will discuss many matters of importance to all concerned while ensuring that he enjoys himself while in the Virgin Islands. So, while Mr Holyfield is in the Virgin Islands, let us all be sure to give him a warm Virgin Islands greeting anytime we come in contact with him and his delegation accompanying him,” Fahie told BVI News.
Holyfield is a four-time world heavyweight champion. During his professional career, the 55-year-old defeated living boxing legend Mike Tyson twice.
Holyfield was captured at D’coalpot restaurant. (Photo contributed)
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Fahie next BVI Premier! When other politicians go low and bicker amongst themselves, he stays high and focus on what matters; looking out for his district and the people. Just imagine if he is given the opportunity to apply this practice across the BVI.
I don’t know him, but I am impressed from afar that he held his tongue on this and by what I read in news stories about what he has been doing to fight for the area he represents. Public appearance, impressions and diplomacy exercised matters when you are a politician. He seems to rise about the fray and is able to look at the bigger picture.
He “stays high” lol …hope you didnt mean that literally!
Thanks Evander for coming, I know you are a great ambassador and was a great boxing Champion. God bless you sir.
Fahie don’t miss nothing. You have to like the guy. Welcome to the VI champ.
Huge respect for Evander. Legend of the sport.
One of those people look familiar were they pushing a cart after the storm?
When Fahie going to have a meet and greet for me?? Been coming multiple times a year for 40 years and barely even get a reach around from C&I officers anymore. I can give you lots of ideas and input.
I’ll pay to see him punch ndp team in the face
Poor chap was bankrupt and conned by a fraudster called Creflo Dollar posing as a church. I hope Evander has now seen the light regarding the US evangelist scam
Just meet him awhile ago
The champ is here!