On June 27, 1988, Mike Tyson delivered one of the most iconic performances in boxing history by knocking out Michael Spinks in just 91 seconds. Both fighters entered the match undefeated, and Tyson's victory ended controversies over a unified title. The fight, hosted by Donald Trump at Trump Plaza for $11 million, was the richest in boxing history at the time. Tyson retained the undisputed heavyweight title and won the lineal title.
27 yrs ago today Mike Tyson bit off a chunk of Evander Holyfield's ear & was DQ'd in rd 3 of their heavyweight title rematch in 1 of biggest fights ever & most infamous moments in sports history. Here's a mint ticket, site poster & program in my #boxing collection. @darrenrovell https://t.co/NYeF3jftQU
Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this day in 1997, Mike Tyson bit off a chunk of Evander Holyfield's ear during a fight at the MGM Grand Garden. Tyson was disqualified. Both made $30 million. Early voting begins: 113 Election Day: 130 https://t.co/uKfl14nGAq
#OnThisDay in 1997 - Evander Holyfield defeated Mike Tyson by DQ in round 3 of 12 to retain the WBA heavyweight title. Tyson bites off a piece of Holyfield's ear. https://t.co/fa3OQL3FwF
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1997, boxer Mike Tyson famously bites off a portion of his opponentโs ear. After regaining his heavyweight belts, Tyson planned a rematch against Evander Holyfield โ a former heavyweight champion from Georgia who had defeated Tyson the year before in anโฆ https://t.co/QykKLyKwDh
Mike Tyson and Razor Ruddock engage in wild, exciting and foul-filled rematch #OnThisDay in 1991. ๐ https://t.co/xO0K2Usc7q https://t.co/4URdcsYrMI
๐ ON THIS DAY in 1997... One of the most iconic and controversial moments in the history of boxing took place as Mike Tyson was DQ'd in his rematch against Evander Holyfield for biting his ear off ๐ฎ #HolyfieldTyson2 | #MikeTyson | #BoxingFans https://t.co/XWg5u4dPqh
2 posters in my #boxing collection from when @MikeTyson laid waste to fellow HOFer Michael Spinks in a ruthless 91 seconds at the apex of his career to retain the undisputed heavyweight title & win lineal title in the richest fight in history at the time -- 36 years ago today. https://t.co/orhTf0skar
Good morning! Today in 1988, Mike Tyson knocked out Michael Spinks in 91 seconds. Both fighters entered undefeated, and this victory ended controversies over a unified title. Donald Trump paid $11 million to host the fight at Trump Plaza! https://t.co/1jks21uhsK
Peak Mike Tyson feasted on Michael Spinks in the most famous 91 seconds in boxing history #OnThisDay in 1988. https://t.co/S6ls6bAwp6