1997 Mike Tyson, E. Holyfield “Seconds After The Bite” PSA Type 1 Original Photo

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1997 Mike Tyson, E. Holyfield “Seconds After The Bite” PSA Type 1 Original Photo:
$1900.00

For Sale is an Unforgettable Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield PSA Type 1 Original Photo! This extraordinary ringside photograph captures one of the most infamous moments in boxing history, seconds after Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear during their June 28, 1997 rematch at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Taken by photographer Teddy Blackburn, the image freezes the immediate aftermath of the first bite as Holyfield recoils backward into the ropes, visibly wounded, while referee Mills Lane rushes in to intervene. Standing nearby, Tyson appears almost motionless as confusion spreads through the ring and crowd, neither fully aware that they are witnessing a moment that would become permanently etched into sports history.

The fight itself was one of the most anticipated rematches ever staged. Seven months earlier, Holyfield had shocked the world by defeating Tyson and capturing the heavyweight championship. The rematch promised redemption for Tyson and another opportunity for Holyfield to prove his first victory was no fluke. Instead, the bout took an unprecedented turn in the third round when Tyson bit Holyfield’s ear during a clinch, creating one of the most controversial incidents ever seen in professional sports. This photograph captures the exact moment when the fight, and boxing history, changed forever.

The Photo is 4x6in and is Authenticated and Encapsulated by PSA as a Type 1 Original Photo! Few sports photographs document such a pivotal and instantly recognizable moment. This is not simply an image of two heavyweight champions sharing a ring; it is a visual record of the event forever known as “The Bite Fight.” Tyson and Holyfield were two of the defining fighters of their generation, and their rivalry represented the collision of immense talent, fierce competition, and overwhelming pressure. While the fight ended in Tyson’s disqualification and remains one of boxing’s most controversial chapters, this photograph preserves the precise instant when the unbelievable became reality. More than twenty-five years later, the image remains one of the most dramatic and historic photographs ever taken inside a boxing ring.