In 2023, former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield discussed his boxing journey and the pinnacle of that journey being his long-awaited fight with Mike Tyson. He shared his perspective on Mike Tyson about his fighting style and the tactics he followed during the matches. Holyfield also responded to Tyson accusing him of intentional head-butts, noting that, in the intensity of the fight, such collisions happen. Despite the 5 to 1 odds in Tyson's favor, Holyfield was victorious in their first fight and became the first boxer since Muhammad Ali to win the heavyweight title three times. Despite having other notable fights in his career, he conceded this was his greatest victory, second only to making the Olympic team. More recently, Mike Tyson competed in a lucrative match against Jake Paul.
EXCLUSIVE: Evander Holyfield on Beating Mike Tyson, Tyson Accusing Him of Headbutts (Flashback)
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