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Boxing heavyweight legend Mike Tyson buried all speculations that said Evander Holyfield shared a part of the profit earned through the business of Tyson’s ear-shaped gummies.

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Recently, the boxer turned business mogul took to an interview to promote his company Tyson 2.0, which produces edibles in the shape of ears called ‘Mike Bite’.

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Notably, ‘Mike Bite’ is a sensational product launched by Tyson’s company that recalls the infamous bout of the 90s between Mike Tyson and former four-time world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield.

While interacting, the host asked ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ how did ‘The Real Deal’ respond to these edibles? Moreover, the host emphasized the share of Holyfield in the profit.

Interestingly, the 55-year-old came up with a bold response. ‘Iron Mike‘ said, “I don’t know how he respond. This is, um, I don’t know. This is an easy stage of just starting. I don’t know. It’s technically not his ear. So I don’t think so.”

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Furthermore, the interviewer cracked a hilarious question. He asked, “Mike, you’re not taking a bite out of any of these things right? Because there is a piece missing in each one of them.”

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Tyson replied, “Well, yes I am.”

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Why Mike Tyson is in the headlines for ‘Mike Bite’?

‘Mike Bite’ is an ear-shaped gummy that symbolizes the wounded ear of Evander Holyfield from a fight that is among the most controversial battle in the history of boxing.

Notably, the epic battle between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on 28 June 1997. This rematch was named ‘The Sound and the Fury’ prior to the fight, which is now infamously known as ‘The Bite Fight.’

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Holyfield’s technical skills were spelling trouble for Tyson in the first two rounds. However, in the third round of the bout, ‘Iron Mike’ bit Holyfield’s ear, which became the most controversial moment in boxing history.

Eventually, ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ was disqualified from the fight for bitting Holyfield twice in the 3rd round.

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