Ebook: The bite fight: Tyson, Holyfield, and the night that changed boxing forever

The infamous boxing match between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield on June 28, 1997, was like none other in the sport's history, and this insightful account of the anticipation, the gruesome fight itself, and the ongoing aftermath of that one night reveals just how much of an impact it really made. The rivals met for a rematch that would never be finished, as Tyson earned a disqualification and infamy that followed in the third round by biting off a portion of Holyfield's ear. Through nearly 100 interviews, including with the famed fighters themselves, and extensive research of past interviews, books, and transcripts, this exploration of the sensational events surrounding the fight provides a behind-the-scenes, past and present look at the bout.;Front Cover ; Copyright ; Dedication ; Contents ; Foreword by Mike Tyson ; CHAPTER 1 -- Third Time's the Charm ; CHAPTER 2 -- You'll Be Champ Someday ; CHAPTER 3 -- Fighting for Gold ; CHAPTER 4 -- Becoming the Real Deal ; CHAPTER 5 -- Sharpening Iron Mike ; CHAPTER 6 -- Heavy Lies the Crown ; CHAPTER 7 -- On Again, Off Again ; CHAPTER 8 -- Prison to Pay-Per-View ; CHAPTER 9 -- Man in the Middle ; CHAPTER 10 -- When Rage Takes Over ; CHAPTER 11 -- Let the Chips Fall ; CHAPTER 12 -- Ear Piece ; CHAPTER 13 -- Damage Control ; CHAPTER 14 -- The Love of the Game ; CHAPTER 15 -- Life on Life's Terms.