"My experience boxing Wladamir for weeks on end has prepared me to fight the best in the World," said Williams. "While I respect Evander's experience in the ring, with him having beaten Mike Tyson, Larry Holmes, and Buster Douglas, I'm in the best shape of my career, and I'm going to make it a very long night for Holyfield." Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs) has gone 6-6-1 since last holding the World Boxing Association belt 11 years ago, after defeating John Ruiz, but questions have been raised about his trips into the ring at the age of 48, and Williams plans to send a strong message to the four-time heavyweight champion. (CMC)