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The infamous fight where Tyson bit off a part of Holyfield's ear in 1997. Learn about the background, the match, the post-fight unrest and the aftermath of this bizarre boxing match.
- Evander Holyfield
- The Real Deal
- Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
- $35,000,000
Jun 1, 2021 · The episode delves into Tyson's conviction and sentencing for the rape of 18-year-old Desiree Washington in 1992 and him biting off part of Evander Holyfield's ear five years later. Even by...
- 36 sec
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- Dan Cancian
Apr 17, 2020 · The web page recounts the infamous 1997 boxing match between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, when Tyson bit a chunk out of Holyfield’s ear and was disqualified. It also reveals the fate of the missing piece of ear and how Tyson and Holyfield made peace later.
May 26, 2021 · Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson bit off the tip of Evander Holyfield's ear in 1997, one of the most infamous sports moments of all time. Learn how Holyfield reacted, how Tyson profited and how the ear looks now.
- 7 min
- 171
- Maria Vultaggio
Nov 16, 2009 · On June 28, 1997, Mike Tyson was disqualified from a heavyweight rematch with Evander Holyfield after biting off part of his opponent's ear. The incident was the lowest point in Tyson's turbulent career, which included rape conviction, bankruptcy and cocaine arrest.
- Missy Sullivan
Jun 28, 2022 · It happened during a boxing match in Las Vegas, and was one of the stranger moments in modern sports history. Tyson bit off part of Holyfield's ear and spit it out. Minutes later Tyson bit...
Jun 28, 2017 · Holyfield instantly recoiled, jumped up in pain while Tyson spat a piece of his opponent's ear to the canvas. "I thought my ear had fallen off," said Holyfield after the fight. "Look at the...
