Mike Tyson-Evander Holyfield II – the story behind the ‘Bite Fight’ 25 years on

Mike Tyson was disqualified for biting Evander Holyfield’s ear (Sky Sports/PA handout)

Twenty-five years ago Mike Tyson was struggling to come to terms with the fact his self-styled reputation as ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ was in grave jeopardy.

Tyson’s career revival, following his shocking first career defeat to underdog James ‘Buster’ Douglas and his subsequent imprisonment for rape, was wrecked by Evander Holyfield in their first meeting in November 1996.