Evander Holyfield speaks at Capitol to end gang violence

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Boxing great Evander Holyfield continued his mission to end youth violence and change lives for the better on Tuesday.

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He promoted his new Knuckles Up, Guns Down program at the State Capitol.

Holyfield and Real Deal Boxing want to put boxing rings back in Boys and Girls Clubs all over the state.

The former heavyweight champ spoke about the importance his family and boxing have had on his life.

Holyfield and his team will create a foundation that will raise money to start buying those boxing rings.