Evander Holyfield’s 10-round decision over Lou Savarese last night in El Paso, Texas will be replayed exclusively on ESPN Classic Saturday at 8:00 p.m., ET. ESPN Classic has the exclusive replay rights to the bout, which was shown on pay per view.
The win may be a huge step toward a possible crack at an unprecedented fifth heavyweight title for the 44-year old Holyfield.
Holyfield outworked and was in total control of Savarese in his fourth bout since taking a two-year layoff.
Holyfield’s record is now 42-8-2 with 27 knockouts while Savarese is 46-7.