Candi Holyfield Files For Temporary Protective Order Against Evander Holyfield Due to Domestic Abuse

Former heavyweight boxing champ Evander Holyfield accused of hitting wife, Candi Holyfield.

Former heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield is in the news again and this time he has been accused by his wife, Candi Holyfield of domestic violence. According to media reports, she has filed for a temporary protective order against her husband in Fayette County, Georgia on February 3, 2010.

The case, which is filed under 2010V-0172, involves a "family violence ... protective order," but provided no additional details. According to CNN, the court documents also alleged other acts of violence, including choking, hitting and throwing a bottle of water at her. Mrs. Holyfield is being represented by attorney Tommy R. Hankinson.

Last summer, Evander Holyfield, who reportedly earned estimated winnings of more than $200 million, is no stranger is financial woes. Last summer his $10 million home in Fayette County went into foreclosure, but was pulled from the auction block at the last minute