Last night 1/6, episode 2 of the documentary called “Mike Tyson: The Knockout” aired ABC of the US. In the episode, “steel puncher” Mike Tyson mentioned the most unforgettable scandals in his boxing career, including biting rival Evander Holyfield in a scandalous rematch.
Mike Tyson recalled that he also responded to the reason for his ear bite in the press conference after the match, that it was because he was too angry because he was holyfield holyfield in the second half. The referee at that time, Mills Lane, saying that the head of the head was accidental and did not sanction Holyfield as required by Tyson's side.
“Holyfield hit me in the second half and then he rammed me again. He looked straight at me and rushed at me,” Tyson said after the match. “It can't be unintentional.”
“What do I have to do now. I have a children of children to raise, and here he continues to catch me again. Holyfield has no spirit of a warrior like he still says. He doesn't want to fight like a true man.”
So when the third half had only 40 seconds, Mike Tyson tilted her head through the opponent's shoulder, spit the teeth protection and bite off a right ear of Holyfield. After that, in front of everyone's horrific gaze, he spit his ears on the stage.
The scene of Evander Holyfield bewildered to push Tyson away before jumping up because of pain is one of the most unforgettable moments of boxing history. While the ears were still bloody, Holyfield turned to the corner of her radio after referee Mills Lane stopped the match.
“At that time, the only thought in my mind was to kill Holyfield,” Mike Tyson confessed.
“Anyone who watches the game can see that his head is too much, too blatant. I am very angry, I forgot to discipline and I lost my temper. So I bite into Holyfield's ear.”
“Everyone jumped on the floor, pulled me and stopped me, while Holyfield stood huddled in his corner … I still wanted to get Holyfield. Must have up to 50 people on my body, police, and I still resist them.”