When my friend, professional photographer Cody Guilfoyle, was approached to shoot portraits of Evander Holyfield for the Champion's agent, I jumped at the opportunity to take part in such a special assignment. I assumed the role of Production Art Director, making sure we achieved all the different shots needed by the designers of the new website Holyfield was endorsing, while at the same time working with Cody and Daniel Lockwood (another friend and professional photographer who assisted on the shoot) to get the best lighting and framing possible within Holyfield's hometown gym.

It is a rare moment to meet a living legend: let alone spend over three hours working with him, hearing stories, and learning lessons.

It is an experience I won't soon forget.