Evander back with his original promoter, Main Events

Press Release: Evander “Real Deal” Holyfield’s will return to action on Saturday, March 17, 2007 when he takes on Vinny Maddalone (27-3, Flushing, NY) at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. Holyfield, now 40-8-2, fought his tenth professional on April 6, 1984 at the Corpus Christi Memorial Coliseum where he registered his tenth professional win, knocking out veteran Jesse Shelby in the third round. Just two fights after his win in Corpus Christi, Holyfield would capture his first world title when he decisioned a rugged Dwight Qawi for the WBA World Cruiserweight title.  Qawi would be the first of 16 world champions Holyfield would go on to defeat during his legendary career. The event is being promoted by Main Events with Real Deal Events, Inc. in association with Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing. Slated to headline an exciting undercard is Calvin Brock (29-1, Charlotte, NC).  [Editor's note: Brock is also strongly rumored to be stepping in to face Sultan Ibragimov one week earlier in New York City].  Tickets  go on sale this Saturday, February 17th at the American Bank Center box office, all TicketMaster outlets and by phone at 361-881-8499.