In 1997, the boxing world witnessed a historic match between two legends Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield. However, this match did not end the way everyone expected. Instead of a tense and dramatic competition, the match became the center of controversy when Tyson bit off part of Holyfield’s ear.

Before the match, Tyson was looking to regain his glory after losing to Holyfield in 1996. Both boxers entered the rematch with great determination. However, the match quickly took an unpredictable turn when Tyson began to show signs of losing control. In the third round, when Holyfield overwhelmed Tyson with powerful punches, Tyson responded by biting his opponent’s ear.

This scene shocked audiences around the world. Tyson was subsequently disqualified and the fight went down in history as one of the most controversial events in boxing. Tyson’s bite not only severely damaged his career, but also affected his reputation as a professional boxer.

Although the incident happened many years ago, the fight between Tyson and Holyfield is always mentioned as a special event in boxing history, an unforgettable mark in Mike Tyson’s career.