Tyson and Holyfield are partners now – the hilarious commercial promoting their unusual product

Former American boxer Mike Tyson and his colleague and compatriot Evander Holyfield, protagonists of some of the most important rivalries in world boxing, have become partners to launch snacks and candies on the market. ‘Iron Mike’ had already launched the line last March, but has now added his opponent from that epic fight as a partner, to be able to add part of his last name and refer to the episode of the severed ear.

Tyson and Holyfield first fought in 1997 when “Iron Mike” bit off Holyfield’s ear, dethroning him as heavyweight champion.

Alejandro de los Rings, Tyson’s business in legal cannabis products began in 2018, when he began growing marijuana on his 40-acre ranch in California, in a desert corner about 60 miles southwest of the Death Valley National Park. .

Half of the Tyson Ranch land is devoted to cultivation, the other half to facilities for other businesses, including a Tyson Cultivation School.

Hence the idea of ​​proposing a product that refers to the famous fight of 1997, or the “Holy Ears” snacks in the shape of ears, and THC infusions that will also be marketed through a company in Holyfield.

“Mike and I have a long history of competing, but also respecting each other. And that night in 1997 changed our lives. Then we realized that as power athletes we were in a lot of pain. Now, nearly 20 years later, we have the opportunity to share medicine that we really needed throughout our careers,” Holyfield said.

In turn, Tyson only said that the “Holy Ears” snacks and candies will come in three flavors (“Cherry Pie Punch”, “Sour Apple Punch” and “Black Eye Berry”) and will be “all natural , vegan and gluten-free.

How was Tyson’s attack on Holyfield?

On June 28, 1997, Mike Tyson bit off a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear in the middle of the fight (the piece was lifted off the canvas a few minutes later).

Two minutes into the third round. The story was already hot due to the judge’s constant warnings and Holyfied’s repeated headbutting. And there took place the most commented action of all time in boxing. After several minutes of confusion, arguments and medical treatment for the injured fighter, the fight was stopped and Tyson was disqualified. 11 days later, his professional boxing license was taken away (returned to him a year and a half later).

With information from ANSA