ALLEGEDLY*
THE MORGUECASE CLOSEDAugust 18, 2026
▶ PLAY THIS CASE BLIND Loads the redacted lede with the answer hidden. Three strikes, same as the day it ran.

Mike Tyson biting Evander Holyfield's ear, 1997

During a 1997 title rematch watched by millions on pay-per-view, this heavyweight champion did something with his teeth that got him disqualified, fined $3 million, and temporarily banned from his sport.

The full story

Mike Tyson was disqualified from the 1997 rematch against Evander Holyfield for biting his ear — twice. The Nevada commission fined him $3 million and revoked his license (later reinstated). The 'Bite Fight' remains one of the most infamous moments in sports history.

The clues we handed out

— The opponent's name was Evander. Part of his ear was never the same.

— He kept pet tigers at his mansion during the '90s.

— His face tattoo is one of the most recognizable in the world.

— He stole the show playing himself in The Hangover.

— Initials: M.T.

How this case played

ALLEGEDLY* edition No. 24. Three strikes to name Mike Tyson, with a free clue unlocked after every miss.

Where this comes from

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