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From courtroom to ringside, meet Evander Holyfield’s wife Shevon

Evander Holyfield
Evander Holyfield. Photo/Sports Illustrated
  • He is an American former professional boxer
  • He has had three marriages and three divorces
  • He is currently married to commercial law practitioner Shevon Harris Holyfield

Shevon Harris, a law practitioner is the current wife of boxer Evander Holyfield who despite having a previous history of three failed marriages, has found love again with the commercial law practitioner and children’s advocate.

Holyfield began as an amateur boxer but then became professional and he competed in several matches at heavyweight, where he fought against renowned boxers like Mike Tyson and Michael Moorer.

Holyfield is the only boxer to win the undisputed championship in cruise weight and heavyweight.

WHO IS SHEVON HARRIS?

She is a wife, a mother and grandmother to several children and a career woman who enjoys spending her free time with her loved ones and is also interested in camping, fishing and traveling.

Shevon Harris Holyfield

Shevon Harris Holyfield. Photo/The Business Journals

She is a commercial law practitioner, specializing in various aspects of business law including contracts, mergers and acquisitions, as well as corporate governance. In short, her field involves representing businesses in legal matters and ensuring their smooth operation.

She was the owner of her law firm, the Harris Law Firm for over 21 years, an indication of her entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in running a successful legal practice. She recently joined a St. Louis-based law firm where she began her legal career after graduating from law school.

She is currently a member of their Litigation Department which focuses on juvenile law within specific judicial circuits.

CHILDREN ADVOCATE

Her passion for helping abused and neglected children is extremely wanting. As a contract Guardian Ad Litem, she represents their best interests in court proceedings and her dedication has earned her recognition.

She was named St. Louis County Family Court Guardian Ad Litem of the Year.

SHEVON ACHIEVEMENTS AS A LAWYER

While she had a lengthy career in commercial law, she has demonstrated her love for children by representing them as their advocate. Having run her law firm for 21 years, it is evident that she had a successful legal practice.

Being a children advocate who represents the best interests of abused and neglected children during court proceedings is a great achievement in her career because she ensures that their voices are heard and needs are prioritized in a lawful way.

HOLYFIELD WIFE SHEVON

She tied the knot with her partner Holyfield in February 2022. She has been a pillar of strength and support to Holyfield who has had past challenges in marriages leading to three divorces. Sometime back, there were allegations about the two being involved in domestic violence but it seems like they overcame it and are coping up well.

Being part of his life has shown great support to her spouse both personally and professionally. While she rarely attends his boxing events, the boxer seems content in his relationship.

HOLYFIELD PREVIOUS MARRIAGES AND DIVORCE

Before tying the knot with Shevon, he was initially married three times.

Evander Holyfield

Evander Holyfield. Photo/Sky Sports

Paulette Bowen

His first marriage was with Paulette Bowen, who he got married to in 1985, and their marriage lasted six years. The two had three children together and the marriage ended due to infidelity allegations.

Dr. Janice Itson

In 1996, Holyfield married Dr. Janice Itson and they had a son together. However, their marriage only lasted for four years and it ended when he admitted fathering a child outside the marriage.

Candy Candi Smith

In 2003, he again got married to Candi Smith and they had two children together. The marriage lasted for nine  years before they divorced.

Having known each other for a while before getting married, she and Evander tied the knot, this being his fourth marriage and despite Holyfield’s past relationship struggles, the two have a strong love between them.

Previously, she worked  for the Missouri Supreme court and has a vast experience in commercial law. She is so passionate about children and is an advocate for abused and neglected children as a Guardian Ad Litem. She is currently focusing on Juvenile law in Missouri.

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