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Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson Shake Hands on Oprah Winfrey Show

Posted Oct 16, 2009 10:19AM By Michael David Smith (RSS feed)

Filed Under: Media Watch

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Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield shook hands on The Oprah Winfrey Show Friday, with Holyfield saying he has forgiven Tyson for biting him in their heavyweight title fight in 1997.

"The most important thing is to forgive, and I forgave him," Holyfield said. "It wasn't really as bad as they made it out to be. Things happen for a reason, but it's how you handle it."

Said Tyson to Holyfield, "I just want you to know it's been a pleasure passing through life, being acquainted with you."

Holyfield and Tyson reflected on having known each other as teenagers, and having had a rivalry when both were competing to make the 1984 Olympic boxing team. Holyfield said of the bizarre fight with Tyson, which ended in Holyfield winning by disqualification, "It's just a part of life. ... Everybody goes through something."

Asked by Winfrey whether the bite hurt, Holyfield said, "Just a little bit."

Tags: Evander+Holyfield, Mike+Tyson, Oprah+Winfrey

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)

10-16-2009 @ 1:33PM

Doni said...

rematch !!! Who cares if there old boxing needs some life back.

10-19-2009 @ 11:29AM

unclemax4 said...

What ??

10-16-2009 @ 1:40PM

ivo610 said...

Did Evander say sorry for those cheap ass headbutts he threw the whole fight?

10-19-2009 @ 9:12AM

Mike said...

Evander always head butted! and one look at that big ass head will tell you it's more dangerous than some peoples kick.

10-19-2009 @ 12:40PM

Mike and Cathy said...

amen!

10-19-2009 @ 6:41AM

Deadeye said...

This shows both men have big hearts. Holyfield for accepting Mikes apology, and Mike for offering his apology. I'm glad to see it happen. Evander hasn't been down the road per say Mike has been. A road to destruction, but it's good to see mike has turned around and headed back to the road he knows is the better to walk. I wish Mike luck in continuing on his path. With all the bad things people say about him, "which he brought on himself" it makes it harder. It takes heart, and integrity to admit your problems and short comings, "especially to the world and in the spotlight" then turn yourself around to become a better person. Also Evander shows great integrity in extending his hand, and heart to help Mike along in his stuggle's.

10-19-2009 @ 2:22PM

pkkincaid said...

Did you see him every say ...I am sorry?

10-19-2009 @ 7:52AM

rr99vv said...

I believe Evander but not a word out of Mike's mouth, he's nuts

10-19-2009 @ 7:54AM

rr99vv said...

I believe Evander but not a word from Mike, he's a NUT

10-19-2009 @ 8:54AM

nanuetalan1 said...

And as Jane Curtain uses to say on SNL.....

"Gail you ignorant slut"

10-19-2009 @ 9:16AM

mykeyre said...

It was dan akroyd that said that..You ignorant slut! lol Just kidding the racial remark you were refering to was out of line!

10-19-2009 @ 9:35AM

Betsy said...

The was and still is an idiot, period.

10-19-2009 @ 9:42AM

schrd294 said...

tastes like chicken

10-19-2009 @ 9:53AM

Yvonne Dirden said...

ophrah doesn't have to do most of what she does for charities, etc...what's with all the hate for Oprah? you're jealous and a loser i'm sure...

10-19-2009 @ 10:23AM

jcupcakeattack said...

I'd be all "fu@ck you dude, you BIT MY EAR OFF! not coo."

10-19-2009 @ 10:39AM

lfunnybone said...

A fallen man who finds grace and reaches out. A champion who hands out forgiveness and heals. We could all learn something from these two.

10-19-2009 @ 10:58AM

ny2virgnia said...

awwwwwwwwww, two losers kiss and make up.......who gives a s--t? They are both losers and has-beens - not even worth Oprah's time (except that they are the right race for her I guess)...... Yet another example of putting mentally challenged idiots on a pedistal. They must need the money !

10-19-2009 @ 12:02PM

mdog002 said...

EXACTLY!!!

10-19-2009 @ 11:08AM

RJAMESS said...

Tyson is a man of proven violence, the other used his fair share of it in the ring. Who really cares about them now? Winfrey is proving her show is going down the pan when she has to put acts like this on it!

10-19-2009 @ 11:14AM

alfie justiz said...

HolyField served it up to Tyson like it needed to get done. Tyson famous for all the illegal elbows, head butts, biting ears...got man-handled by the better Holfield. If you study the tape, its obvious that Mike was trying to get out of the fight before he got really whupped! He left his mouthpiece behind beginning that round so that he didnt have to spit it out later & look like a wuss. He would rather give the impression that he's crazy, rather than just plain ol' chicken! Tyson has never come from behind in a fight and win! The true measure of a champion is how they respond when knocked down or behind in a fight. Holyfield's entire career is kicking butt as an underdog. he was the most dangerous fighter when he was hurt. Pure Heart goes out to the one true champion of the Heavyweights. . .The Real Deal Holyfield. thanx for being a true inspiration! Psalms 91

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