Now, Holyfield claims a third fight could generate at least $200 million. Holyfield hasn't participated in a sanctioned boxing match in nearly 10 years, and it had been more than 15 years for Tyson. 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. Tyson-Holyfield was one of boxing's best rivalries of the 1990s. If he is going to do it he is, if not then he’s not. Former four-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield has … Published On Wed Mar 14, 2007, 12:00 AM EST By Mark Vester. 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. Nonetheless, Tyson was sentenced with a permanent suspension from boxing and his license cancelled indefinitely. Your Ad Choices Tyson said it was retaliation for the headbutts.[7]. [citation needed], Reporters then interviewed Mike Tyson's instructor, who was upset about Lane's decision. “My views are you always help people. 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 … Holyfield left the ring seconds after the interview, which gave the fans and audience the hint that the fight was over. He had told Tyson not to bite anymore, and said Tyson asked to be disqualified by disobeying that order. Lane did not stop the fight this time, so the two men continued fighting until time expired. “Where an opportunity is available, I like to make the best out of what I have. 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. 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. With forty seconds remaining in the round, Holyfield got Tyson in a clinch, and Tyson rolled his head above Holyfield's shoulder and bit Holyfield on his right ear. The former four-time heavyweight champion has called out Mike Tyson, who shared the ring with Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition bout this past Saturday at Staples Center in Los Angeles. 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[1], Tyson and Holyfield fought seven months earlier in Las Vegas. Evander Holyfield: "Mike Tyson Took Steroids" By Mark Vester. 18,258, This story has been shared 18,146 times. Site: Convention Hall, Atlantic City. Tyson inserted his mouthpiece, got back into position and the match resumed. In the meantime, Holyfield also began preparing for a comeback. 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. Thanks for contacting us. “I’m not going to tell anybody what I’m going to do – my strategy I’m planning on using against Mike – I don’t want anyone to know.”, How Alabama star's girlfriend celebrated national title, This story has been shared 18,258 times. Mills Lane was interviewed, and said he knew from experience that the bites were intentional. A Bite Fight rematch is back in talks once again. During another clinch, Tyson bit Holyfield's left ear. Acept the challenge Mike, please ! Get the latest odds on all the top sports. To protect Holyfield, security surrounded him in his corner and Tyson was taken back to his corner by security. The boxing legends first fought in 1996, when Holyfield pulled off the incredible 11th round TKO upset. Sitemap Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield are forever tied together for one of the most disgraceful actions in modern boxing history. At 2:19 of the first round, an overhand right from Holyfield stunned Tyson, but Tyson fought back immediately pushing Holyfield backwards. Tyson had repeatedly complained about head-butting in the first bout between the two fighters. Totally agree with Evander Holyfield. Now, longtime Tyson rival Evander Holyfield (44-10-2, 1 NC, 29 KOs) has announced his intentions to be Tyson’s next opponent. 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. Don’t be shocked if it happens. In a fundraising effort, the four-time world heavyweight champion is to fight in exhibition bouts for charity campaign Uni… Following Mike Tyson’s fight with Roy Jones Jr., which ended in … 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. 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. Mike Tyson’s podcast with Ryan Garcia descended into chaos after... Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Evander Holyfield Cools Talk Of A Mike Tyson Trilogy Fight US amateur coach Pat Nappi jumped in to halt the increasingly heated session after only 90 seconds - … On October 16, 2009, on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Tyson apologized to Holyfield. Holyfield accepted his apology and forgave Tyson.[12]. In the 2008 documentary Tyson, the boxer claimed he did it as retaliation for the headbutting. Tyson was also fined $3,000,000 and had to serve a period of community service. “It will be the biggest fight there is. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. [8], The fight generated a total revenue of $180 million (equivalent to $287 million adjusted for inflation), from live gate, pay-per-view, closed-circuit telecasts, foreign television rights, and casino profits. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify, Jalen Rose: Renaissance Man The most interesting fight of Mike Tyson would be the third war against Holyfield (3 years older). January 12, 2021 | 2:22pm | Updated January 12, 2021 | 2:23pm. It achieved notoriety as one of the most bizarre fights in boxing history, after Tyson bit off part of Holyfield's ear. They also compared the fight to The Long Count Fight and the Phantom Punch incident. But as Tyson showed Saturday night while tenderizing Jones' ribs, the power is often the last trait to leave a fighter. Tyson made … Evander Holyfield (born October 19, 1962) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2011. Bobby Czyz, who was calling the fight with Steve Albert for Showtime said, "I wonder how this would have played in Mitch Halpern's eyes," and Albert told Czyz, "That's a thought, Bobby." When Tyson and Holyfield retired from boxing they befriended each other and are close friends today. Tyson, 54, got back in shape and returned to the ring in November to fight Roy Jones Jr., which resulted in a split draw. “What I can tell you is that my team is talking to Mike’s management, so I’m waiting for a decision,” Holyfield, 58, told The Sun. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify, Big Apple Buckets: A NY Knicks Basketball Podcast Hope you guys enjoyed this fight!any support is welcome via paypal - manus1fan@yahoo.co.uk As a result, Holyfield remained the WBA Heavyweight champion. It’s a decision he has to make now and we both have to be in an agreement. Evander Holyfield has warned Mike Tyson that he's "ready for him" with a lucrative trilogy fight in the pipeline. This fight could come 24-years after their infamous rematch. 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. We've received your submission. The men walked back to their respective corners, and when the second bite was discovered, the fight was stopped. Holyfield said it should have been him going toe to toe with Tyson, whom he defeated twice in the 1990s. Lane ordered Tyson back to his corner to insert it. Terms of Use 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. The fight was also examined from the perspective of both boxers in the 30 for 30 documentary Chasing Tyson. Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield III? 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. Tyson was disqualified. © 2021 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Mike Tyson podcast descends into chaos: ‘I would’ve killed him’, Tyson got $30M for ear-bite fight — but blew $1.15M that same day, The Mike Tyson pay-per-view numbers are insane, Evander Holyfield says fight with Mike Tyson is ‘gonna happen’, Dynamic Devils teenager is flipping the script, It's on Sandy Alderson to lead Mets from Jared Porter disaster: Sherman, Jared Porter sexting mess ended Steve Cohen's Mets honeymoon. Tyson was disqualified from the match and lost his boxing license, though it was later reinstated. Much much more. “They are communicating right now. 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. [3] As Holyfield shrieked in pain and jumped in circles, he managed to push Tyson away, at which point Lane called for a time-out. Evander Holyfield wants his turn. Privacy Notice I do not agree with it but it is what it is...all I know is Mike Tyson has a cut in his eye. 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. Evander Holyfield has a message for Mike Tyson-- I WANT NEXT!. By the time Holyfield and Tyson fought, the year was 1996.To understand how important the Holyfield versus Tyson rivalry was, it’s important to know why the rivalry came about. I’m doing OK.”. 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. The 58-year-old legend has commented on a potential trilogy fight between the two. Nearly a quarter of a century after infamously getting his ear chomped, Evander Holyfield wants to get back in the ring with Mike Tyson.. [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. As Holyfield turned to walk to his corner, Tyson shoved him from behind. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify, © 2021 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved The commentators for the Sky Sports broadcast of the bout, Ian Darke and Glenn McCrory, theorized that no one had been disqualified in a title bout for more than 50 years, estimating that the last disqualification was during a bout between Joe Louis and Buddy Baer, where Baer was disqualified after his manager refused to leave the ring. Tyson vs. Michael Spinks. 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!" Upon reviewing replays, referee Mills Lane stated the headbutts were unintentional and nonpunishable.[2]. At 32 seconds into the second round, Holyfield ducked under a right from Tyson. “The thing is I’m still training for this, I know it will be some day this deal will happen and I’m ready for him. "Bullshit," Lane retorted. Legendary boxer Evander Holyfield has provided an update on his re-ignited rivalry with Mike Tyson. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify, Fullcourt on Flatbush: A Brooklyn Nets Basketball A highly-anticipated third fight between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield might take a little more time before coming to fruition.