Boxer forgives Tyson for biting ear
By The Associated Press
Posted 6:15AM on Friday 9th January 2004 ( 21 years ago )
<p>Evander Holyfield forgives Mike Tyson for biting his ear in their infamous 1997 bout.</p><p>Holyfield, the four-time heavyweight champion, contends most boxers today fight for love of money rather than the love of sport.</p><p>Visiting a home for 3,000 children run by American Christian evangelist A.K. Paul, the former champ said he was on a mission of spreading love, knowledge and forgiveness, because knowledge and forgiveness bring power.</p><p>Holyfield said lawyers had advised him to sue Tyson after being bitten.</p><p>But I refused, telling them that I have responded to him by forgiving him, Holyfield said.</p>
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