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Holyfield helps break down the Falcons after practice

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Aug 1, 2017

Former heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield was at the Falcons’ morning practice on Tuesday.

Falcons coach Dan Quinn is a big fight fan and had Holyfield break down the team after practice. 

The players got a kick out of meeting Holyfield and took pictures with him.

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