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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Speaks On Evander Holyfield’s Legacy During Holyfield’s Statue Unveiling at State Farm Arena

On Friday June 25th, State Farm Arena in Atlanta,GA became home to a new statue honoring legendary boxing champion Evander Holyfield during a special statue unveiling ceremony.

The event was in partnership between the City of Atlanta, Fulton County, the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority and State Farm Arena.

Before Evander Holyfield’s statue was revealed, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms shared a few words about Evander Holyfield’s greatness and his legacy in Boxing and in Atlanta.

Watch the video above. The interview was shot by Terrell Thomas

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Terrell Thomas, Founder + CEO of These Urban Times, is a journalist, activist, and sports historian. He has worked with some of the largest brands in sports, entertainment, and tv/film. He lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife and two children.

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