Mike Tyson: Jake Paul fight opponent in boxing, heavyweight champion, bit Holyfield's ear

(FILES): This 28 June 1997 file photo shows referee Lane Mills (L) stepping in as Evander Holyfield (R) reacts after Mike Tyson (C) bit his ear in the third round of their WBA Heavyweight Championship Fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. A decade after his infamous "Bite Fight" victory over Mike, Holyfield still dreams of retaking boxing's heavyweight throne and considers most reigning champions "beatable". The 44-year-old US veteran will fight 41-year-old American Lou Savarese in a 10-round affair 30 June 2007 in El Paso, Texas, seeking the fourth victory in a row since making a comeback after being banished by New York officials following a loss. AFP PHOTO/FILES/JEFF HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - MAY 16: (L-R) Mike Tyson, Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul pose onstage during the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Boxing match Arlington press conference at Texas Live! on May 16, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images for Netflix)

Mike Tyson fights against heavyweight champion Trevor Berbick to become the youngest heavyweight world champion in history on November 22, 1986 in Las Vegas.

Sep 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Boxer Mike Tyson on the field before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Mike Tyson attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Netflix's "Starting 5"at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on September 23, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 18: Mike Tyson and Jake Paul attend Fanatics Fest Press Conference at Javits Center on August 18, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Mar 16, 1996; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Mike Tyson (right) ducks under a punch from Frank Bruno during their WBC heavyweight championship bout at the MGM Grand. Mandatory Credit: Offside Sports via USA TODAY Sports

Jul 12, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Mike Tyson arrives on the red carpet before the 2023 ESPYS at the Dolby Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Referee Lane Mills (C) stops the fight in the third round as Evander Holyfield (R) holds his ear as Mike Tyson (L) watches 28 June 1997 during their WBA heavyweight championship fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Holyfield won by disqualification in the the third round after Tyson bit his ear. AFP PHOTO/JEFF HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: (L-R) Mike Tyson and Livvy Dunne attend The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Nov 28, 2020; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Mike Tyson (black trunks) exits the ring after his split draw against Roy Jones, Jr. (white trunks) during a heavyweight exhibition boxing bout for the WBC Frontline Belt at the Staples Cent

Mike Tyson fights Roy Jones, Jr. during a heavyweight exhibition boxing bout for the WBC Frontline Belt at the Staples Center on Nov 28, 2020.

Mike Tyson battles Donovan Ruddock during their heavyweight fight at The Mirage in Las Vegas on June 28, 1991. Tyson defeated Ruddock by unanimous decision in 12 rounds.

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson throws out the first pitch before the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park on April 17, 2014.

Sep 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; (L ro R) Fox Sports commentator Tom Brady and boxer Mike Tyson pose for a photo on the field before a game between the New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Former boxer Mike Tyson attends the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on Feb 27, 2022.

Boxing Hall of Fame member Mike Tyson attends the WBC heavyweight title bout between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Feb 22, 2020.

Actor/Comedian Tommy Davidson and former professional boxer Mike Tyson attend the B. Riley & Co. and Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation's 5th Annual "Big Fighters, Big Cause" Charity Boxing Night at the Santa Monica Pier on May 20, 2014 in Santa Monica, California.

Former boxer Mike Tyson leaves the infield before the 139th Preakness Stakesat Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on May 17, 2014.

Mike Tyson is seen heading to court during his 1992 rape trial in Indianapolis.

April 2, 2015; Jersey City, NJ, USA; Former heavyweight boxing champ and convict Mike Tyson was a keynote speaker at the Prisoner Re-entry Conference today at St. Peter's University. The conference, which focuses on programs for prisoners after they get released from jail, also featured a keynote speech by Mike Tyson, and panel discussions with Bernie Kerik and Sharpe James, as well as Mike Tyson and Attorney General Paul Fishman. Mandatory Credit: Thomas E. Franklin-USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 16, 1996; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Mike Tyson wears the WBC title belt after defeating Frank Bruno in the WBC championship bout at the MGM Grand. Mandatory Credit: Offside Sports via USA TODAY Sports

Jun 8, 2002; Memphis, TN, USA; Lennox Lewis knocks down Mike Tyson during their WBC heavyweight title bout at the Pyramid Arena. Mandatory Credit: Offside Sports via USA TODAY Sports

Jan 19, 1992; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Mike Tyson is escorted through the City-County Building in Indianapolis during his 1992 rape trial. Mandatory Credit: Mike Fender-USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 18, 1991; Las Vegas, NV, USA: FILE PHOTO; Mike Tyson (black trunks) battles Donovan Ruddock (white trunks) during their heavyweight fight at The Mirage. Tyson defeated Ruddock by TKO in round 7. Mandatory Credit: MPS-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 18, 1991; Las Vegas, NV, USA: FILE PHOTO; Mike Tyson reacts after defeating Donovan Ruddock their WBC heavyweight heavyweight fight at The Mirage. Tyson defeated Ruddock by TKO in round 7. Mandatory Credit: MPS-USA TODAY Sports

Heavyweight boxers Mike Tyson (L) of the US and Francois Botha (R) of South Africa exchange punches in the third round at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, NV, 16 January. Tyson knocked-out Botha in the fifth round of a scheduled ten-round contest. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO Mike NELSON/mn (Photo by MIKE NELSON / AFP) (Photo by MIKE NELSON/AFP via Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, : WBA heavyweight champion Mike Tyson(R) is knocked down in the ring by challenger Evander Holyfield as referee Mitch Halpern orders Holyfield to a neutral corner in the sixth round of their championship fight 09 November in Las Vegas, Nevada. Holyfield upset Tyson with a 11th round technical knockout. AFP PHOTO Vince Bucci (Photo credit should read Vince Bucci/AFP via Getty Images)

US challenger Evander Holyfield (L) fights against champion Mike Tyson in the first round of their WBA heavyweight championship bout on November 9, 1996 in Las Vegas. Holyfield won the fight with a technical knockout in the 11th round. (Photo by Jeff HAYNES / AFP) (Photo by JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)

US challenger Mike Tyson, surrounded by his staff, reacts after beating WBC heavyweight champion Frank Bruno from England on March 16, 1996 during the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. Tyson defeated Bruno with a third round TKO to claim the title. (Photo by Jeff HAYNES / AFP) (Photo by JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, : New World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is lifted into the air wearing the championship belt after defeating WBC heavyweight champion Frank Bruno of Great Britain with a third round technical knockout 16 March at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. AFP PHOTO/Mike NELSON (Photo credit should read MIKE NELSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson (R) lands a punch into the nose of his opponent Buster Mathis Jr during the 2nd round just before knocking him out in the 3rd during their fight at the Spectrum in Philadelphia on December 16, 1995. Tyson knocked out Mathis in the 3rd round. (Photo by Timothy A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 19: Peter McNeeley falls to the canvas for the second time in the first round after being hit by Mike Tyson (R) as referee Mills Lane (L) looks on 19 Aug during Tyson's comeback fight at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, NV. Tyson won by disqualification 89 seconds into the first round. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read Steve MACK/AFP via Getty Images)

World heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson (R) knocks down Larry Holmes as referee Joe Cortez (L) looks on during the undisputed Heavyweight Championship at the Convention Center in Atlantic City on January 22, 1988. Tyson won by KO in the 4th round. (Photo by Mark CARDWELL / AFP) (Photo by MARK CARDWELL/AFP via Getty Images)

Sep 24, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Mike Tyson poses for a photo on the sidelines before the start of a game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports