By Robin Robinson, FOX 32 News at Nine Co-Anchor - bio | email
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -
Boxing fans waited in line at a grocery store Saturday, not for a fight, but for a heavyweight reunion.
Evander Holyfield was in attendance promoting his new BBQ sauce when who shows up but Mike Tyson. The controversial former champion shared his thoughts on making amends and being a changed man, saying he's not changed, but simply who he is now.
What was supposed to be a surprise appearance by Tyson, ended up being the city's worst kept secret. Most of those who waited in line to meet five time world boxing heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield had heard beforehand about the "bonus match-up."
The former rivals' infamous fight in 1997, where Tyson actually bit Holyfield's ears, will never be forgotten. That it has even been forgiven seems to be a testament to both fighters' maturity.
Tyson said that his appearance at the grocery store is purely for just wanting to help his friend Evander. As each man works on his success outside of the ring, Tyson lent his weight to Holyfield's tasty new venture: The Real Deal Bar-b-cue sauce. Tyson joked that since he is a vegan, he'll put it on his carrots.
Holyfield's Real Deal sauce is one of many products featured at Jewel Osco as part of the store's African American vendor series during Black History Month. Even other rival sauce makers at Jewel Osco welcome the champs' appearance.
Returning the favor of Tyson showing up to Holyfield's sauce debut, Evander will be in attendance at Mike's one man show at the Cadillac Theatre. The Undisputed Truth tour is garnering critical acclaim, and is showing another unexpected side of the often troubled heavyweight.
When all is said and done, it seems that putting aside old rivalries will catapult both former champs on the road to a win, win.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:49 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:49:53 GMT
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Monday, February 25 2013 1:41 PM EST2013-02-25 18:41:37 GMT
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:44:55 GMT
In Englewood, Altgeld Elementary is shutting down, but staying open. Wentworth Elementary is moving there and taking over, making everyone unhappy about something.
In Englewood, Altgeld Elementary is shutting down, but staying open. Wentworth Elementary is moving there and taking over, making everyone unhappy about something.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:41 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:41:10 GMT
Jenn Gibbons embarked on a two month trip around the perimeter of Lake Michigan to raise money for the non-profit organization she founded for breast cancer survivors called Recovery on Water, or ROW.
Jenn Gibbons embarked on a two month trip around the perimeter of Lake Michigan to raise money for the non-profit organization she founded for breast cancer survivors called Recovery on Water, or ROW.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:28 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:28:58 GMT
Members of the Board of Education will likely vote Wednesday to shut down dozens of schools, but sources tell FOX 32 News that at least a few on a list of 54 proposed closings will likely be spared.
Members of the Board of Education will likely vote Wednesday to shut down dozens of schools, but sources tell FOX 32 News that at least a few on a list of 54 proposed closings will likely be spared.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:20:15 GMT
Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of Moore, Okla. for survivors of a tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least nine children.
Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of Moore, Okla. for survivors of a tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least nine children.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:42:17 GMT
A man impersonating a police officer pulled over a northwest suburban student as she was drove to school Monday, searching her car before letting her leave, Pioneer Press is reporting.
A man impersonating a police officer pulled over a northwest suburban student as she was drove to school Monday, searching her car before letting her leave, Pioneer Press is reporting.
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