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Mike Tyson

bit off a piece of opponent Evander Holyfield's ear in a heavyweight boxing match, resulting in a revocation of Tyson's boxing license and a fine of $3 million, which is the maximum 10 percent-of-purse allowed under Nevada regulations.


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Ted Turner1997 People in the NewsGov. William Weld
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