Evander Holyfield to make two appearances as part of Jewel-Osco’s 'A Taste of Black History' program

ITASCA, Ill. — Evander Holyfield, the only five-time world heavyweight champion, will greet Supervalu's Jewel-Osco customers and boxing fans during appearances at two of the retailer’s Chicago stores. Holyfield will be the special guest at free food sampling events on Feb. 16 and 17 that will be held as part of Jewel-Osco’s ongoing “A Taste of Black History” program, a month-long initiative that recognizes the retailer’s African-American vendor partners. 

Holyfield’s “Real Deal” BBQ sauce is sold at select Jewel-Osco stores, and the boxing champion will autograph a bottle of his sauce for every six bottles sold. In addition, consumers at both events can enjoy free samples of many of Jewel-Osco’s other African-American vendor products.

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