EVANDER Holyfield has about the infamous Mike Tyson ear bite after a meme claimed he can't wear a coronavirus mask. The former heavy...
EVANDER Holyfield has about the infamous Mike Tyson ear bite after a meme claimed he can't wear a coronavirus mask.
The former heavyweight boxer disproved the idea on Tuesday by posting a video of himself putting on a mask.
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Last month, a meme began circulating showing a photoshopped image of Holyfield with a face mask positioned on only one ear.
The photo was captioned "thanks a lot Mike Tyson."
Tyson infamously bit part of Holyfield's ear off during a bout in 1997.
The illegal move led him to be disqualified and Holyfield had to undergo reconstructive surgery.
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However, on Tuesday evening the legend uploaded a video on Twitter with the comment "Why does everyone act like I only have one ear #besafe."
Holyfield also tagged his former rival, Mike Tyson, in the tweet.
In the video, Holyfield said: "They act like I only have one ear. I have two. Let me show you," and demonstrated himself putting the mask on both ears.
On Wednesday, Holyfield said that he is ready to arrange a sensational trilogy fight with Mike Tyson to "give the people what they want."
The heavyweight rivals are in talks to dust off their gloves and step back inside the ring 23 years after their dramatic night in Las Vegas.
When asked whether he would take on Tyson for the third time, he told SunSport: "I would do that! Yes, I want to fight Mike Tyson.
"My whole thing is I’m open, and I know that I want to do well for myself at age 57. I can definitely handle him.
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"But Mike would have to want to do it as well.
"We have to come up with something that is not a knockout grudge match.
"I don’t have anything against Mike personally, the thing is I think it would be good for the sport and even though boxing is a rough sport, we can show people we can come together.
"If we do this fight it would be great. I can still shoot the jab, I can still shoot the shots, but not like a killing thing, ‘I’m going to hurt you, I’m going to show you that I can knock him out’.
"Mike is looking sharp, but I’m in very good condition and shape physically and mentally.
"And if the money is right, too, then let’s get it on.
"I know he’s getting offers from all types of people. Since we have both announced a comeback, a fight between me and Mike would definitely be the fight people want to see."
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