That Time Mike Tyson Bit Off Evander Holyfield's Ear (25 Years Ago Today)

Referee Lane Mills (C) stops the fight in the third round as Evander Holyfield (R) holds his ear as Mike Tyson (L) watches 28 June 1997 during their WBA heavyweight championship fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Holyfield won by disqualification in the the third round after Tyson bit his ear. (Photo credit JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)

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Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Bite Fight - when Mike Tyson bit off a bit of Evander Holyfield's ear in the third round.

It was shocking - they changed the referee, the boxing commissioner entered the ring, and they continued the fight.

But Mike wasn't done! He did it again. Putz.

Tyson was disqualified from the bout and lost his boxing license. He was later reinstated.

Evander Holyfield went on to greatness.

If you want feel sick, too, watch this... First bite at 11:15.


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