Download Mike Tyson And Evander Holyfield Second Fight Images. In this second fight, mike tyson was disqualified for biting holyfield's ear twice in what would become a historic fight in the history of boxing. After holyfield won the first fight between the two in november 1996, tyson was disqualified after biting both of holyfield's ears in their june 1997 rematch.
Relive the rematch between mike tyson and evander holyfield on june 28, 1997, that is forever remembered as the fight he butted me in the second round, and he looked at me and butted me again, said tyson at the time. Tyson's fight against buster douglas was intented to be a tune up fight for his holyfield fight. After holyfield won the first fight between the two in november 1996, tyson was disqualified after biting both of holyfield's ears in their june 1997 rematch.
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Evander holyfield and mike tyson could clash for their third fight in an exciting rivalry as both tyson was disqualified in their second fight on june 28, 1997 for repeatedly biting holyfield's ear tyson retired from professional boxing in 2006, after suffering two consecutive knockouts, but has. Their first bout in 1996 was described at the time as the upset of the year by ring magazine after holyfield won. While fans may want to see holyfield and tyson go at it one more time, it's possible. On june 28th, 1997, the stage was set for mike tyson and evander holyfield to fight for the second time in less than eight months.