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Which fighter was disqualified during a match with Holyfield for biting off part of his ear?
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Mike Tyson is a former professional boxer who was disqualified during a match with Evander Holyfield for biting off part of his ear. The incident occurred in the third round of their rematch on June 28, 1997, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. After being knocked down by Holyfield, Tyson became enraged and bit off a piece of his opponent's right ear.
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