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Mike Tyson Finally Acknowledges “The Mike Tyson Of Racehorses” Who Infamously Bit His Competitor

Published 05/09/2022, 4:30 PM EDT

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Mike Tyson always had a knack for telling stories. His boxing career mitigated him from expressing his storytelling side, but his retirement allowed his followers to see his different side. Tyson has been a part of a number of podcasts, where he has shared anecdotes and discussed a variety of topics.

Iron Mike recalled an incident that made Bill and himself crack up on a recent episode of the podcast Club Random With Bill Maher. “Horses do fight,” Tyson said when asked about his interest in horse fighting by the host. Remember the horse? He did a Mike Tyson. The other horses were running. He just bit another horse and pulled it back.”

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The video of a horse biting another horse made the YouTube viewers laugh out loud. It was well-received by the audience, who even linked it to Mike Tyson biting Evander Holyfield during one of his fights.

Fans reacted with laughter, as evidenced by the comments area. “Never seen anything like it. The Mike Tyson of racehorses,” an enthusiast commented.

Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield II 

The fight between the two titans was billed as The Sound and The Fury. The 1997 battle between these two icons was a bloodbath. But then something unexpected happened, and the fight became one of the most contentious in boxing history.

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The fight took place in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Both boxers were household names at the time, attracting millions of viewers around the world. Just a year before, Tyson and The Real Deal fought, and the latter was declared the winner.

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Furthermore, the second fight included a succession of powerful jabs and cunning maneuvers. Iron Mike was a boxer who enthralled audiences in the 1990s. Fans awaited the pugilist’s knockouts with bated breath. However, something odd happened in this match.

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Tyson, the rage machine, bit off a piece of his opponent’s ear, which caused Holyfield to jump in anguish and misery. Moreover, Tyson was disqualified for biting Holyfield’s ear in the fourth round.

Even now, fans recall and discuss it, comparing it to other allusions such as the horse biting. What are your thoughts on the matter? Share them in the comments section below.

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Shashank Wankhede

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Shashank Wankhede is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. When it comes to boxing, the blockbuster film 'Rocky' sparked his interest in the sport. He holds Muhammad Ali in great regard and is a sincere admirer of his narrative, struggle, and accomplishments.
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Vibhanshu Kumar