Twice Bitten: The Untold Story of Holyfield-Tyson II

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Infamous boxing match; unraveling Tyson's bite impulse.

If you're drawn to the grit of boxing and the intricate psyches of its legendary fighters, "Twice Bitten" offers an eye-opening dive into one of the sport's most notorious moments. George Willis takes you beyond the sensational headlines, peeling back layers of emotion and controversy to reveal what quirk of human nature could lead to such an explosive incident. Perfect for sports enthusiasts and those fascinated by the complexities of competitive spirit.

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Twice Bitten: The Untold Story of Holyfield-Tyson II

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ISBN: 9781780576701
Authors: George Willis
Date of Publication: 2014-03-27
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sports, Biographies & Memoirs, History
Goodreads rating: 3.62
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On 28 July 1997, in the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield engaged in what would become the most infamous fight in boxing history. After the third round of a heavyweight championship match, Tyson was disqualified for biting each of Holyfield's ears in what is now commonly called ‘the Bite Fight’. But what drives a man to viciously bite another man? Was it a mental breakdown? Was it fear? Was it retaliation? In Twice Bitten, renowned sports columnist George Willis not only details what triggered Tyson to explode into a rage that led to him biting off and spitting out a chunk of Holyfield's ear but also exposes the panic that engulfed MGM's corridors in the aftermath. It also reveals the answers to the following: what happened to the piece of ear that Tyson chewed off and spit out? Why didn’t Holyfield reattach it? And was it popping champagne bottles or gunshots that caused a near-riot in the MGM corridors and casinos that night? Twice Bitten will enlighten readers on how that night has affected both boxers as they reach middle age. Fifteen years later, the Bite Fight still leaves its marks.
 

Infamous boxing match; unraveling Tyson's bite impulse.

If you're drawn to the grit of boxing and the intricate psyches of its legendary fighters, "Twice Bitten" offers an eye-opening dive into one of the sport's most notorious moments. George Willis takes you beyond the sensational headlines, peeling back layers of emotion and controversy to reveal what quirk of human nature could lead to such an explosive incident. Perfect for sports enthusiasts and those fascinated by the complexities of competitive spirit.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.