Holyfield vs. Tyson XCVIII

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:boxing_match
gptkbp:aftermath Holyfield became a major boxing star
Tyson's boxing license revoked
gptkbp:attendance 1,500
gptkbp:broadcast_network Pay-Per-View
gptkbp:combat_history Part of boxing history
gptkbp:controversy Ear biting incident
gptkbp:events 1997-06-28
gptkbp:fight_event gptkb:pay-per-view_events
gptkbp:fighting_style Counterpuncher
Brawler
rematch
gptkbp:final_match_date 11 rounds
1:40 in Round 11
gptkbp:fought_against gptkb:Las_Vegas,_Nevada
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the Tyson-Holyfield rivalry
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Holyfield vs. Tyson XCVIII
gptkbp:legacy Considered one of the most infamous fights
gptkbp:location gptkb:MGM_Grand_Garden_Arena
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive media coverage
gptkbp:notable_event Tyson bit Holyfield's ear
gptkbp:promoter gptkb:Don_King
gptkbp:promotions Heavy promotion leading up to the fight
gptkbp:public_reaction Mixed reactions from fans
gptkbp:record Tyson 37-0
Tyson 37-1
Holyfield 34-4
Holyfield 35-4
gptkbp:referee gptkb:Mills_Lane
Disqualification
gptkbp:rematch gptkb:Holyfield_vs._Tyson_II
gptkbp:result Holyfield won by TKO
gptkbp:rounds gptkb:11
gptkbp:significance Controversial fight in boxing history
gptkbp:title gptkb:WBA_Heavyweight_Championship
gptkbp:total_fights Holyfield retained WBA title
gptkbp:weight_class heavyweight
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Evander_Holyfield
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4