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Tyson, Holyfield Make Up

Boxers reconcile 12 years after bizarre championship bout

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(Newser) – Evander Holyfield forgives Mike Tyson for biting his ear during their heavyweight title fight in 1997, he said during a joint appearance with his former opponent on today's Oprah Winfrey Show. The boxers—who knew each other as teens—shook hands, and Holyfield said the famous bite “wasn't really as bad as they made it out to be.” Tyson said in response: "I just want you to know it's been a pleasure passing through life, being acquainted with you."

Talk-show host Oprah Winfrey poses with former world champion boxers Mike Tyson, right, and Evander Holyfield on a live episode of
Talk-show host Oprah Winfrey poses with former world champion boxers Mike Tyson, right, and Evander Holyfield on a live episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show," Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Harpo Productions, Inc. Geortge Burns)
FILE -- This is a June 28, 1997, file photo showing Mike Tyson biting into the ear of Evander Holyfield in the third round of their WBA heavyweight bout in Las Vegas.
FILE -- This is a June 28, 1997, file photo showing Mike Tyson biting into the ear of Evander Holyfield in the third round of their WBA heavyweight bout in Las Vegas.   (AP Photo/Jack Smith, File)
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yellowjeep
Oct 16, 09 5:52 PM CDT
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Jayster999
Oct 16, 09 7:29 PM CDT
'ears to you, Mikey. Reply
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Monjubikahn
Oct 16, 09 8:12 PM CDT
Did Evander apologize for head butting Mike? Reply
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lumina
Oct 16, 09 9:04 PM CDT
Did Oprah apologize for being an egomaniac? Reply
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Hip
Oct 16, 09 10:42 PM CDT
Rent "Tyson" the documentary...it's excellent. Reply
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