It’s a decision he has to make now and we both have to be in an agreement. 18,258, This story has been shared 18,146 times. Tyson-Holyfield … Tyson was disqualified from the match and lost his boxing license, though it was later reinstated. The referee in charge, Mills Lane, disqualifies Mike Tyson for biting Evander Holyfield in both ears, the winner by way of disqualification and still the WBA Champion of the world, Evander 'the Real Deal' Holyfield!" When interviewed about his championship and the incident with Tyson, Holyfield said he already forgave Tyson for biting him since he has 100% faith in "God" and "Jesus". Holyfield hasn't participated in a sanctioned boxing match in nearly 10 years, and it had been more than 15 years for Tyson. Harry Brant, son of billionaire Peter Brant and supermodel Stephanie Seymour, dead at 24, All about the Florida home Trump will live in after the White House, Gwyneth Paltrow's 'vagina' candle reportedly explodes in woman's home, Trump commutes sentence of Snoop Dogg pal Michael 'Harry O' Harris, 'I love what they did': Snoop Dogg on Trump granting clemency to pal. Published On Wed Mar 14, 2007, 12:00 AM EST By Mark Vester. As a result, Holyfield remained the WBA Heavyweight champion. If he is going to do it he is, if not then he’s not. They also compared the fight to The Long Count Fight and the Phantom Punch incident. I’m doing OK.”. Privacy Notice Evander Holyfield said recently that he would be willing to fight Mike Tyson again if Tyson’s representatives reached out, but Holyfield is now the one that is trying to make the bout happen. At 32 seconds into the second round, Holyfield ducked under a right from Tyson. Thanks for contacting us. A book entitled The Bite Fight was made in 2013 by journalist George Willis, illustrating the lives of Tyson and Holyfield before, during, and after the fight. Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield shared two historic fights in the late nineties, but it was years before those barnstormers that the pair first clashed. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify, Up In The Blue Seats: A NY Rangers Hockey Podcast Twenty-five minutes after the brawl ended, announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. read the decision: "Ladies and gentlemen, this bout has been stopped at the end of round number three. I believe if I fought Mike the fight will generate $200 million. Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II, billed as "the Sound and the Fury" and afterwards infamously referred to as "the Bite Fight" or "the Bite of '97" was a professional boxing match contested on June 28, 1997, for the WBA Heavyweight Championship. Legendary boxer Evander Holyfield has provided an update on his re-ignited rivalry with Mike Tyson. Tyson was disqualified from the match and lost his boxing license, though it was later reinstated. This fight could come 24-years after their infamous rematch. Holyfield threw his hands around to get out of the clinch and jumped back. Tyson, his instructor and a pain manager climbed over a temporary railing and up into the stands, made obscene gestures to the crowd, and made their way up the side of a stairway. [citation needed], The fight began with Holyfield dominating Tyson. Holyfield told the press afterward that Tyson bit him because he knew he was going to get knocked out and he chose to lose in a disqualification instead. Evander Holyfield wants a rematch against Mike Tyson, who bit off his ear 23 years ago. We've received your submission. Nearly a quarter of a century after infamously getting his ear chomped, Evander Holyfield wants to get back in the ring with Mike Tyson.. “My views are you always help people. When Tyson and Holyfield retired from boxing they befriended each other and are close friends today. [citation needed], Reporters then interviewed Mike Tyson's instructor, who was upset about Lane's decision. Your California Privacy Rights Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II, billed as "the Sound and the Fury" and afterwards infamously referred to as "the Bite Fight" or "the Bite of '97" was a professional boxing match contested on June 28, 1997, for the WBA Heavyweight Championship. That would generate a huge expectation, much more than the Roy Jones fight. Tyson inserted his mouthpiece, got back into position and the match resumed. Lane did not stop the fight this time, so the two men continued fighting until time expired. Tyson vs. Michael Spinks. Tyson was also fined $3,000,000 and had to serve a period of community service. Tyson made … In … Tyson is going to be looking for another legend to box and I don’t think it could get much bigger than a trilogy match with Evander Holyfield. Evander Holyfield is talks with Mike Tyson’s representatives for a potential trilogy fight in 2021. Former four-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield has … Upon reviewing replays, referee Mills Lane stated the headbutts were unintentional and nonpunishable.[2]. Evander Holyfield (born October 19, 1962) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2011. Tyson had repeatedly complained about head-butting in the first bout between the two fighters. Date: June 27, 1988. I do not agree with it but it is what it is...all I know is Mike Tyson has a cut in his eye. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify, Big Apple Buckets: A NY Knicks Basketball Podcast In the 2008 documentary Tyson, the boxer claimed he did it as retaliation for the headbutting. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify, © 2021 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved A highly-anticipated third fight between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield might take a little more time before coming to fruition. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify, Gang's All Here: A NY Jets Podcast 9,858, THE BEST INSIGHTS FROM THE ULTIMATE INSIDERS, Blue Rush: A NY Giants Podcast Holyfield, despite being a former champion, was a significant underdog entering the match as he had been rather lackluster in several fights since he returned to fighting in 1995 after a brief retirement. Holyfield also upset Tyson in 1996 by TKO for the WBA heavyweight title. In my opinion Evander is ready to beat Tyson for the third time, and Tyson knows it. 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Evander Holyfield has a message for Mike Tyson-- I WANT NEXT!. Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson in their 1997 fight. Don’t be shocked if it happens. Now, Holyfield claims a third fight could generate at least $200 million. As the third round was about to begin, Tyson came out of his corner without his mouthpiece. A Tyson-Holyfield exhibition would be the third fight between the two, with the last one coming in 1997, when Tyson bit Holyfield’s ear. Tyson began the third round with a furious attack. Hope you guys enjoyed this fight!any support is welcome via paypal - manus1fan@yahoo.co.uk At 2:19 of the first round, an overhand right from Holyfield stunned Tyson, but Tyson fought back immediately pushing Holyfield backwards. Totally agree with Evander Holyfield. Tyson, 54, got back in shape and returned to the ring in November to fight Roy Jones Jr., which resulted in a split draw. “They are communicating right now. EVANDER HOLYFIELD has confirmed he is in talks to fight Mike Tyson once more - 34 years after having his ear bitten by his old rival. Terms of Use Result: Tyson by … Get the latest odds on all the top sports. It achieved notoriety as one of the most bizarre fights in boxing history, after Tyson bit off part of Holyfield's ear. ! A Bite Fight rematch is back in talks once again. It has been 24 years since Tyson and Evander last fought, at the “Bite Fight,” where Tyson gnawed off chunks of Holyfield’s ear and spit the human flesh onto the canvas. The referee officiating the fight was Mills Lane, who was brought in as a late replacement when Tyson's camp protested the original selection of Mitch Halpern (who officiated the first fight) as the referee. Your Ad Choices Following Mike Tyson’s fight with Roy Jones Jr., which ended in … In doing so, he head-butted Tyson, opening a large cut over the latter's right eye (although trainer Ritchie Giachetti believed the cut happened in the first round). Lane's original decision was to immediately disqualify Tyson, but after the ringside doctor determined that Holyfield was able to continue despite the massive bite, Lane announced he would be deducting two points from Tyson and the fight would continue. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Halpern stopped the fight in the eleventh round, giving Holyfield an upset victory. Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Your California Privacy Rights [10] The revocation was not permanent; slightly more than a year later on October 18, 1998, the commission voted 4–1 to restore Tyson's license.[11]. Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield III? To protect Holyfield, security surrounded him in his corner and Tyson was taken back to his corner by security. [9], As a result of biting Holyfield on both ears and other behavior, Tyson's boxing license was revoked by the Nevada State Athletic Commission and he was fined $3 million plus legal costs. Lane sent Tyson to a neutral corner as an enraged Holyfield gestured for Mills Lane to look at his bitten ear, which was bleeding profusely. Evander Holyfield heard about the hype behind a 54-year-old Mike Tyson returning to the ring to fight a 51-year-old Roy Jones Jr. and decided that he wanted in on the action. Holyfield won the first three rounds. 18,146, This story has been shared 9,858 times. As Holyfield turned to walk to his corner, Tyson shoved him from behind. Evander Holyfield's son -- a rising star in boxing -- says his dad is ready to kick Mike Tyson's ass for the 3rd time ... and when it happens, he wants … Tyson's second bite just scarred Holyfield's ear. As Lane explained the decision to Tyson and his cornermen, Tyson asserted that the injury to Holyfield's ear was the result of a punch. In a fundraising effort, the four-time world heavyweight champion is to fight in exhibition bouts for charity campaign Uni… Holyfield, 58, told The Sun that he is in talks to meet his 54-year-old rival a third time in an exhibition – 23-plus years after Tyson was disqualified by biting Holyfield’s ear in their second fight. January 12, 2021 | 2:22pm | Updated January 12, 2021 | 2:23pm. After a year and an appeal in court, Tyson's license was reinstated. I think Mike has my message already. The fight was delayed for several minutes as Lane debated what to do. Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield are forever tied together for one of the most disgraceful actions in modern boxing history. Evander Holyfield: "Mike Tyson Took Steroids" By Mark Vester. Following the commercial success and surprisingly-warm critical reception for Mike Tyson's eyebrow-raising decision to fight fellow fiftysomething Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition in California on Nov. 28, Evander Holyfield has made his intentions to be "Iron" Mike's next opponent known.