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Old 05-30-2017, 09:23 AM
 
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Rob Pitts says it's time we put up a statue of the Real Deal downtown.

I am okay with it.

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Yet, in spite of his achievements, Evander Holyfield – in my opinion – has not received the permanent, lasting recognition he so rightly deserves here in his home city and state.

A lasting, fitting tribute to him would be a statue located outdoors: perhaps in downtown Atlanta- Centennial Olympic Park, Woodruff Park or Margaret Mitchell Square. Such a location would be visible to locals, tourists, conventioneers and sports fans from all walks of life. My choice would be Margaret Mitchell Square, across from the Central Library.

More...It’s Time To Immortalize Atlanta Boxing Legend Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield
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Old 05-30-2017, 10:54 AM
 
Location: Atlanta
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He's had a road named after him for a long while in Fayette County.
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Old 05-30-2017, 11:03 AM
 
Location: Ono Island, Orange Beach, AL
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Hey, Rocky Balboa got his own statute, so why shouldn't Evander?
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Old 05-30-2017, 11:09 AM
 
Location: Sweet Home Chicago!
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Sure, why not...

btw, this guy would like to return the missing part of the statue.

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Old 05-30-2017, 11:38 AM
 
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Put it next to the Tupac statue.
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Old 05-30-2017, 12:17 PM
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Put it next to the Tupac statue.
Why? Is there a connection between Evander and Tupac, or some compelling reason why their two statues should be next to each other?

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Old 05-30-2017, 12:26 PM
 
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It is past time to honor Evander. Statue in the Summerhill neighborhood would be awesome.
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