Holyfield arrived Lagos Nigeria on Tuesday, May 23 to take parts in the activities marking the Golden Jubilee anniversary of Lagos State.

The 54-year-old paid a visit to Ambode at the State House, Ikeja where he also donated health equipment worth $3m.

The former boxer is also using the opportunity of his visit to Lagos to give back to the society through his foundation.

“I became the person I am because I listened, I followed direction and I did not quit even when I lost. In giving back to the society, I am here to say I got a Real Deal Promotion. We are looking for young fighters who want to listen and follow instruction,” Holyfield said.

“This is about giving back to the society. I want kids to learn from me how I became four times heavyweight champion.”

On his part, Ambode hailed Holyfield as the greatest living boxer of all times and a great role model.

“This is exciting and historic moment for us coming at a time Lagos is celebrating the 50 years of its establishment and we want to say a big thank you to Holyfield for collaborating with us to put this as part of events marking the Golden Jubilee anniversary of Lagos State,” the Governor said.

“We believe strongly that in all sectors that we have tried to celebrate Lagos, this is one momentous topic that we really mean to celebrate.

“As a government, we have always wanted to use sports as a way of driving our economy and there is no way we can showcase sports as the catalyst for economic growth than bringing somebody who is a champion; a revered person and for him to use his God-given talent and resources to promote sports in our State.”