Holyfield Urged To Retire After Losing Title Bout To Ibragimov

Evander Holyfield has made up his mind. A loss to Sultan Ibragimov won't stop him, nor will the approach of his 45th birthday. "My goal is to be the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world," Holyfield said.

His trainer, Ronnie Shields, is less than enthusiastic about such a project.

"I think he should take some time and think about what he wants to do," he said. "I can't make that decision for him." Holyfield's resume is one of the most extensive in boxing: four world heavyweight titles and the undisputed cruiserweight crown during a 23-year pro career.

Two other trainers, Jeff Mayweather and Freddie Roach, think it's time for him to quit following a loss by unanimous decision Saturday night that allowed Ibragimov to keep the WBO title. "There's always a time and his has come," Roach said. "He's got nothing left to prove. I'd hate to see him end up being hurt. He's got a lot of money, but what's that worth if you can't count it?"...More?