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Mike Tyson releases edibles shaped like Holyfield's ear he bit in 1997

Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear in 1997
Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear in 1997
25 years after biting Holyfield's ear, Mike Tyson releases edible missing the part he took off.
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Former boxing heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has taken fans back to his infamous bite on Evander Holyfield.

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Tyson and Holyfield battled for the WBA heavyweight title in a rematch on June 28, 1997, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, United State of America.

The fight would end in disqualification for Tyson as he bit Holyfield's ear. The biting incident resulted into a riot between the opposing camps.

Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear in 1997
Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear in 1997

Tyson was disgraced by the boxing public, fined $3million, and suspended for 15 months.

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Tyson is now a 55-year-old businessman and through his Tyson Holistic label has been selling cannabis products since 2016.

The boxing icon recently launched 'Mike Bites' a cannabis edible. Tyson launched his product with a video on his official Instagram account.

Along with the video was a message that said, "Holy ears! They’re finally here! Go get your Mike Bites now 👂😤”

The new edible is shaped in an ear but missing a huge chunk referencing his fight with Holyfield.

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Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear in 1997
Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear in 1997

Tyson bit a chunk out of Holyfield's ear but the disgrace from the fight is now passed with the new generation.

Tyson has 20 acres for master growers of weed, taking advantage of the state's legalization of recreational marijuana, and is believed to earn around £500,000-per-month.

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