Teddy Atlas explains Mike Tyson's ear-biting incident with Evander Holyfield

Teddy Atlas, Mike Tyson's former trainer, recently explained why Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear during their infamous 1997 rematch. Atlas suggested that Tyson felt intimidated by Holyfield's strength, leading to the bizarre act. The rematch, known as "The Bite Fight," followed a controversial first bout where Holyfield unexpectedly defeated Tyson. Tensions were high before the second fight, with Tyson's camp unhappy about the referee's previous decisions regarding headbutts. During the rematch, Tyson bit Holyfield's ear twice after feeling frustrated by headbutts that went unpenalized. This incident remains one of the most shocking moments in boxing history. Tyson's biting behavior resurfaced in a recent fight against Jake Paul, where he was seen nibbling on his gloves.