Holyfield had to build up his 190 - lb. cruiserweight body with a carefully targeted weight - training program to get to 215 lbs. .
Holyfield could successfully compete against men who weighed close to 240 or 250 .
Holyfield had to build up his 190 - lb. cruiserweight body with a carefully targeted weight - training program to get to 215 lbs. , so he could successfully compete against men who weighed close to 240 or 250 .