Evander Holyfield wants ear bite revenge against Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield: This is one of the most legendary duels in the history of boxing. The two Americans competed against each other twice. Holyfield won for the first time, in 1996.

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In the rematch it became scandalous. June 28, 1997, Las Vegas, 3rd round: Tyson bit his opponent’s right ear off and spat it on the floor. The fight was only stopped when “Iron Mike” bit into the other ear. Tyson was disqualified, lost the boxing license, and had to pay $ 3 million.

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The two men are now 23 years older – and want to know it a third time! After Tyson, now 53, has already demonstrated his fitness, the four-year-old Holyfield is also in brilliant shape. Calls for a direct third duel between the two are getting louder.

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“Mike has to want it too”

Holyfield to «Sun»: «Yes, I want to fight Mike Tyson! I can definitely keep up with him. We should give people what they want! » But: «Mike has to want it too. We have to find an idea that will not be a knockout battle, but we have to show that we are one of the greatest fighters of our era and that we came together as men to do something for others. »

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