What caused Tyson to bite Holyfields ear?

He got hungry.

 

Lol

 

Hangry even.

At first, I thought Mike was simply whispering sweet nothings into Evander’s ear.

When Holyfield recoiled as he did, as a “devout” (devoured?) Christian, I figured he was just disgusted by Mike’s lewd suggestions.

I thought Evander was only clutching his ear as if to visually indicate his shock non verbally, as if to say -“What did you just whisper in my ear?!!!

As history proved, my initial “read” on that famous moment was slightly off the mark.

Now, in a “joint” venture, they happily sell edible ears together. Crazy world we live in, isn’t it.

 

Tyson was, and may still be, an undisciplined, violent man.

 

They sold Barbequed Ears with a touch of wax at the local Fair, at the food court to be exact. Heck, at the Fair you can buy a set of Dumbo sized ears that you can bite if you become too Frisky as Mrs. C would say on Happy Days. Ha Ha.

 

Isn't Tyson selling ear-shaped gummies now?
Top!

 

Fair question. Tyson had lost twice professionally prior to this fight. There were plenty of butts and low blows thrown in the first 2 rounds by Holyfield. Tyson, obviously frustrated that the fouls hadn’t been called, decided to have a snack in the middle of round 3.

 

Quote from Mike himself: "I was getting frustrated with all the head butts...but, to be honest, he was kicking my ass anyway."

 

But, But, Mike Tyson lost his prime conveniently on the night of Feb 11 1990 at age 23.

 

The need to quit.

 

Retaliation from the head butts is the simplified version. The truth is A Manly Man with a 2lb mouthpiece (Tyson) was still able to Open his mouth and slip his tongue into Holyfield's ear slightly distracting him before taking a bite out of headbutt crime's ear.

 

Referee Mills Lane was pretty upset during that fight.

 

Hey Rich, Good mention. I always wondered if Mills continued Boxing if would have become the next Welterweight Champ (outside of the Marines).

 

Yeah, Mills Lane was a no nonsense referee.