Holyfield and Tyson in talks over rematch of infamous fight

sport.guardian.co.uk

Evander Holyfield has revealed that he and Mike Tyson are considering the possibility of fighting each other for a third time in a bout that, should it proceed, would be the most controversial in boxing history. In an exclusive interview with the Guardian, Holyfield, who has been the world heavyweight champion a record four times, said that Tyson had approached him, through an intermediary, to discuss a rematch after their infamous second fight in 1997 ended in disgrace. Tyson, showing unprecedented savagery, bit Holyfield twice and tore off a chunk of his ear – which he then spat to the canvas. (more…)

Gotta pay those bills, I guess.




 

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