Mike Tyson: Boxing News: 27 years ago, Mike Tyson made headlines for biting off a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear during their heavyweight fight rematch. The controversial incident shocked the sports world and led to Tyson being disqualified from the fight. Now, over two decades later, Tyson has revealed that he is still benefiting from that infamous bite.
27 Years After Biting Evander Holyfield’s Ear, Mike Tyson Claims He Is Still Getting Paid From That ‘Worthy’ Bite Fight
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Mike Tyson Says He is Still Making Money From Evander Holyfield Ear Bite Fight
In a recent episode of the Joe Budden Podcast, Tyson discussed his ongoing business partnership with Holyfield and how the “skullduggery of enterprise” has allowed him to profit from the bite incident. “You know people don’t understand, it’s not nefarious but this skulduggery of enterprise. And he (Holyfield) is my business partner now. We have these Mike Bites. I think the bite is worthy. It cost me $2M but I’m still getting paid from it. When I’m signing autographs people always picture getting a bite in the ear,” Tyson said.
The shocking ear bite occurred during the third round of Tyson and Holyfield heavyweight title rematch in 1997. Tyson was disqualified from the match and lost his boxing license for over a year as punishment. Tyson’s comments shed light on the often murky world of sports business and how even the most controversial incidents can be turned into profitable ventures.
While the bite incident may have been a shameful moment in Tyson’s career, he has managed to spin it into a lucrative opportunity that continues to generate income for him over two decades later. Tyson says fans frequently ask him to pose in photos pretending to bite their ear.
More than two decades later, Tyson and Holyfield have clearly buried the hatchet and become unexpected business partners. While the ear bite shook up the sports world back in 1997, today it lives on as a bizarre piece of pop culture that still fascinates fans and generates cash for the two former foes.
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