Get Mike Tyson And Holyfield Rematch Pictures. Holyfield won a 1997 rematch against tyson, which. Holyfield's announcement comes after tyson appeared to get excited last week when asked about a potential rematch between the two.
Evander holyfield and mike tyson fight for wba world heavyweight title on june 28, 1997 at the mgm grand garden in las vegas, nevada. Holyfield, 57, who retired in 2014, won their two previous bouts in the 1990s, including the infamous 'bite fight' in 1997 when tyson was disqualified. Both mike tyson and evander holyfield announced they are working out and did not rule out a third fight.
In a rematch following holyfield's win over tyson the previous year, tyson was disqualified for sinking his teeth into his opponent's ears, taking a chunk out of one of them.
Tyson later dismissed rumours of any bout with williams, but according to the sun, a charity fight against his arch rival evander holyfield v mike tyson iii could be on the cards. Both mike tyson and evander holyfield announced they are working out and did not rule out a third fight. Evander holyfield claims he could meet old foe mike tyson for a third time despite both former undisputed world heavyweight champions being in their 40s. Holyfield, 57, who retired in 2014, won their two previous bouts in the 1990s, including the infamous 'bite fight' in 1997 when tyson was disqualified.