23 Years Later, Mike Tyson Reveals Why He Bit Holyfield’s Ear During Infamous Las Vegas Fight

Mike Tyson has revealed the reason for his shocking move during his fight with Evander Holyfield in 1997.

Tyson disclosed that his initial plan was to kill Holyfield, but he later changed his mind and chose to bit off a piece of his ear.

Tyson made the disclosure in an interview with Fox News.

His action subsequently earned him a disqualification in their 1997 rematch and he was handed a 15-month ban.

The former American boxing heavyweight had also lost their first bout in 1996 after suffering an 11th-round stoppage.

In the interview with Fox News, he said his anger and action are spurred by Holyfield’s use of the head in both fights.

He said Holyfield’s tactic shattered his fight plan and also left him unconscious throughout the fight.

The 54-year-old said: “I bit him because I wanted to kill him.

“I was really mad about my head being bumped and everything. I really lost consciousness of the whole fight. It took me out of my fight plan and everything.

“Listen, good or bad, I’m not going to let anyone take my glory.”

Tyson is all set for his first fight in 15 years against Roy Jones Jr next weekend.

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