Mike Tyson recouped £2.4m fine for biting Evander Holyfield’s ear by taking pics with fans

Boxing great Mike Tyson has revealed how he me up for  £2.4 million fine that was levied on him for biting Evander Holyfield's ear in 1997. Mike Tyson spoke to NBA legend Dennis Rodman and explained how taking pictures with fans boosted his earnings despite Evander Holyfield ear bite incident that cost him a fortune. Both Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield recently individually anunced a return to boxing, albeit for an exhibition fight for charity. 

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Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield 1997: Mike Tyson bites Holyfield ear during fight

On June 28, 1997, one of most bizarre incidents in boxing history took place when 'Mike Tyson bites Holyfield ear' incident was on show during ir fight. two were seen grappling and tussling when Mike Tyson shockingly sunk his teeth into top part of Evander Holyfield's right ear. In aftermath of incident, Mike Tyson h his boxing licence revoked immediately. 'Iron Mike' was also slapped with a maximum fine of £2.4 million for  Evander Holyfield ear bite.

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Mike Tyson on Evander Holyfield ear bite incident

While speaking to five-time NBA champion Dennis Rodman on his podcast, Tyson explained that he never thinks about Evander Holyfield ear incident. 53-year-old explained that he h to pay a fine of £2.4 million for his actions but recouped more than that while posing for pictures with his fans over course of four years. Mike Tyson explained how he was stunned at earnings over years and found it amusing that he could make money just by taking pictures with his fans. 

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Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield rematch?

According to latest reports from Sun, re has been speculation of pair coming out of retirement for a sensational trilogy fight. Holyfield explained that he would be up for a rematch it fight is for a charitable cause but wouldn't force Tyson into participating against his will. Meanwhile, Tyson revealed to SunSport that he would only get into ring with a 'bonafide' opponent due to his oration for sport. 

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