Which boxer bit Evander Holyfield's ear during their 1997 rematch?

Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear during their 1997 rematch.

The incident occurred on June 28, 1997, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. During the third round, Tyson bit Holyfield's right ear, prompting referee Mills Lane to stop the fight and deduct two points from Tyson. The bout resumed, but Tyson bit Holyfield's other ear later in the round.

After the second bite, Lane disqualified Tyson. The shocking ending made the contest one of the most notorious events in boxing history and led to Tyson's suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. His boxing license was eventually restored, though the episode permanently shaped his public image.

The fight was a rematch of their November 1996 meeting, when Holyfield had stopped Tyson in the 11th round to win the WBA heavyweight title. Holyfield again entered the rematch as champion. The 1997 bout is commonly called “The Bite Fight,” while its official title is Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II.