29+ When Did Mike Tyson Bite Evander Holyfield's Ear Off Pics
29+ When Did Mike Tyson Bite Evander Holyfield's Ear Off Pics. Mike was disqualified for biting off a piece of holyfield's ear and his license was revoked. While on the oprah winfrey show in 2009, tyson told holyfield that it was a pleasure being acquainted with him and holyfield responded with forgiveness.
On this day 16 years ago, heavyweight boxer mike tyson bit off part of evander holyfield's ear and spit it onto the canvas. 12:46 gmt, 21 november 2013 | updated: I would do it again if i see.
He wasn't controling the situation appropriately.
Tyson then proceeded to bite holyfield's other ear and was soon disqualified, handing the win to evander holyfield. Twenty years ago today, mike tyson bit off more than he could chew when he twice sunk his teeth into evander holyfield's ears. The attack led to his disqualification from the match and suspension from boxing. Mike tyson apologizes on june 30, 1997 for biting evander holyfield's ears in their world boxing association heavyweight title rematch.