Why Did Mike Tyson Bite Evander Holyfield’s Ear?
On June 28, 1997, during the third fight of their heavyweight championship trilogy, Mike Tyson infamously bit Evander Holyfield’s ear twice. The incident occurred in the third round of the fight, with Holyfield leading on the scorecards.
Tyson had been frustrated by Holyfield’s headbutts throughout the fight, and he had already been penalized one point by referee Mills Lane. After Holyfield headbutted Tyson again in the third round, Tyson snapped and bit Holyfield’s right ear.
Tyson bit Holyfield’s ear for several seconds before Lane intervened and disqualified him. Tyson was fined $3 million and suspended from boxing for 15 months.
Tyson’s Explanation
In a post-fight interview, Tyson claimed that Holyfield had bitten him first. “He bit my ear,” Tyson said. “I bit him back.”
However, there is no evidence to support Tyson’s claim. Holyfield denied biting Tyson, and the video footage of the fight shows that Tyson bit Holyfield first.
The Aftermath
The ear-biting incident was a major scandal in the boxing world. Tyson was widely condemned for his actions, and his reputation was damaged. He was also stripped of his WBA heavyweight title.
Holyfield was awarded the victory in the fight, and he went on to win the undisputed heavyweight championship later that year.
Tyson eventually returned to boxing, but he never regained his former glory. He retired from boxing in 2005 with a record of 50-6, with 44 knockouts.
The Legacy
The ear-biting incident is still one of the most infamous moments in boxing history. It is a reminder of the dark side of the sport, and it has been used as a cautionary tale for young fighters.
Tyson has since apologized for his actions, and he has said that he is ashamed of what he did. However, the ear-biting incident will forever be a part of his legacy.
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