According to him; "If you were born and your leg was turned this way, then you'd go to the doctor and get it fixed back, right? It is a choice. Come on, that ain't the way nobody is made… You ain't gay unless you sleeping with the opposite sex." He said.
Gay public figures such as British singer Boy George were quick to respond to Holyfield's statements. "Shame, I had such admiration for Mr Evander Holyfield, he seemed dignified and I was sure he was a cool, smart, giant!," George tweeted. He added: "At customs there should be a huge sign! Welcome to Britain, racism, sexism, homophobia and bad hair are not tolerated!" he said.
