JAKARTA - Mike Tyson has admitted that he would bite Evander Holyfield's ear again if he had to.
The former British heavyweight was disqualified for biting his opponent's ear in a rematch for the WBA heavyweight title in 1997.
Currently, Tyson is preparing to return to the ring in late November at the age of 54 against Roy Jones Jr. Previously, the pressure regarding the holding of Tyson Vs Holyfield Volume 3 had often appeared.
"I said, No, never again (bite Holyfield's ear). But I might do it again. Well, if he does what he did to get bitten, I will bite him again. Yes," Tyson told Fox News reported by MARCA. , Friday, November 20.
"I bit him because I wanted to kill him. I was really angry that I hit my head," continued Iron Mike.
"I completely lost consciousness from the whole fight. My battle plans and methods were shattered."
For better or for worse, Tyson continued, he wouldn't let anyone take his reputation.
"I will face everything I have to face ... Hey, listen, I did it. I have to handle the responsibility. That's my glory. And I take responsibility for it," he concluded.
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