By Robin Robinson, FOX 32 News at Nine Co-Anchor - bio
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.
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:26 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:26:18 GMT
One adult and 11 juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast.
One adult and 11 juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast.
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:44 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:44:15 GMT
Skokie Police Chief Tony Scarpelli said Sunday police still have no suspect in custody in connection with a shooting Friday night near just outside of Westfield's Old Orchard Shopping Center.
Skokie Police Chief Tony Scarpelli said Sunday police still have no suspect in custody in connection with a shooting Friday night near just outside of Westfield's Old Orchard Shopping Center.
Sunday, May 19 2013 3:10 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:10:22 GMT
The derailment of an Amtrak City of New Orleans train on the Near South Side Sunday morning led to delays and a couple cancellations for trains on Metra's Rock Island District line.
The derailment of an Amtrak City of New Orleans train on the Near South Side Sunday morning led to delays and a couple cancellations for trains on Metra's Rock Island District line.
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:32 PM EDT2013-05-19 16:32:45 GMT
A 23-year-old woman was killed and four others were critically injured when two cars crashed into a building in the Far South Side Washington Heights neighborhood early Sunday.
A 23-year-old woman was killed and four others were critically injured when two cars crashed into a building in the Far South Side Washington Heights neighborhood early Sunday.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:50 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:50:06 GMT
One number in Saturday night's Powerball drawing was the difference for a dozen Illinois players between being $10,000 richer and living the life of a multi-millionaire - whose ticket was purchased in Florida.
One number in Saturday night's Powerball drawing was the difference for a dozen Illinois players between being $10,000 richer and living the life of a multi-millionaire - whose ticket was purchased in Florida.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:52 AM EDT2013-05-19 14:52:09 GMT
Four people have been killed and at least 15 other people wounded -- including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition -- in shootings around the city since Friday night.
Four people have been killed and at least 15 other people wounded -- including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition -- in shootings around the city since Friday night.
