Back when Mike Tyson bit off a piece of Evander Holyfield 's ear in 1997 , it seemed unlikely the two boxers could ever reconcile . But apparently , time heals all wounds . In a reunion that was once unthinkable , Tyson will be Holyfield 's presenter for his induction into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame . The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame made the announcement on its website . Tyson will deliver the presenting speech for the former heavyweight champion . The ceremony will take place August 9 at the New Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas . Tyson calls the opportunity to present Holyfield a `` privilege and high honor . '' Holyfield 's response to Tyson presenting him : `` That is great ! '' Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame president and founder Rich Marotta says that Tyson presenting Holyfield is `` sheer magic . '' `` This is the kind of thing we showed is possible in boxing last year at our inaugural induction ceremony , '' Marotta said . `` Former and even current rivals coming together under the same roof to celebrate boxing . Everyone checks those rivalries at the door . '' In November 1996 , Holyfield defeated Tyson at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas by an 11th-round TKO . Their highly anticipated rematch was in June 1997 at the same venue . In the third round of that bout , Tyson shocked fans around the world when he bit off a piece of Holyfield 's right ear . Tyson was disqualified from the fight . In the years that have followed the ear-biting , Holyfield and Tyson have been on better terms . They 've even been in a recent television commercial together . In a humorous Foot Locker ad , Tyson says , `` I 'm sorry , Evander , '' handing him a box that is supposed to have the piece of Holyfield 's ear in it , saying he kept it in formaldehyde . Included in this year 's Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame class are Holyfield , George Foreman , Roberto Duran , Joe Louis , Sonny Liston , Cornelius Boza Edwards , Jack Dempsey and Archie Moore . Tyson is a member of the inaugural class of 2013 .
Mike Tyson will present Evander Holyfield at induction into Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame . In a memorable August 9 boxing match , George Foreman bit off a piece of Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame . Apparently bygones are bygones ; they appeared in a recent TV commercial together . Others being inducted include Mike Tyson , Tyson , Joe Louis , Jack Dempsey .