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      Ex-Chelsea star Wayne Bridge has to be pulled apart from KSI after brutal John Terry jibe at Misfits 20

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      WAYNE BRIDGE had to be pulled apart from KSI after he was targeted with brutal John Terry jibe in the ring at Misfits 20.The former Chelsea and Manchester City defender was attending the event in Manchester when the YouTuber-turned-boxer hit out at him.KSI made a brutal John Terry dig at Wayne BridgeCredit: DAZNKSI pushed Bridge in the ringCredit: X formerly Twitter / @@MF_DAZNXSeriesBridge had to be held back by the security guardsCredit: DAZNKSI then appeared to confirm that the two would be fightingCredit: X formerly Twitter / @@MF_DAZNXSeriesMisfits co-founder KSI, 31, was in the ring when he called out Bridge – who Sun Sport exclusively revealed was one of TWO former Prem footballers considering fighting on a Misfits card.The retired defender – who won 36 caps England caps – made his way into the ring to confront his rival.But before Bridge could say anything KSI made a brutal jibe at Bridge’s previous relationship with Vanessa Perroncel.Former Chelsea team-mates Bridge and Terry famously fell out over allegations that Terry had an affair with Bridge’s ex-partner, Vanessa, in 2009, which she has denied.READ MORE MISFITS NEWSBridge even refused to shake Terry’s hand when he played against him for Man City.He said: “Wayne Bridge, aren’t you the guy that let John Terry smash your ex.”That is what you are known for.”Bridge replied: “You want to go there do you?”Most read in BoxingHe then started goading Brigde by singing: “Vanessa Woah, she jumped on Terry’s d***, it made the big boy feel sick.”CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBridge could also be heard saying: “You wanted it, mate. You can get it.”29th, you’ll find out.”Afghan Dan suffers horror injury in Misfits Boxing (1)Bridge and Terry fell out after allegations the Chelsea legend had an affair with Vanessa PerroncelCredit: AFPBridge and Vanessa split up in 2009 after four years togetherCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdThe YouTuber then pushed the retired footballer in the chest before Bridge was held back by three security guards.The former Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins winner then hit back at KSI: “When the cameras are on you are all mouth.”KSI then appeared to confirm that the two will meet again in the ring.He said: “So whatever, if that is what we are doing, then yes.”It is believed that their fight will happen on March 29.Bridge has some experience in the boxing ring, having taken on Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe won the bout in 2018 by unanimous decision.Meanwhile at Misfits 20, Afghan Dan suffered a horror shoulder injury during his defeat to Little T.Vanessa denied the allegations of the affairCredit: Getty More

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      Darren Till vs Anthony Taylor – Misfits Boxing 20 LIVE RESULT: Fight ends after BRUTAL KO as KSI reveals next opponent

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      MISFITS Boxing kicked off the new year with a blockbuster card in Manchester!In the huge main event, former UFC fighter Darren Till brutally knocked out Anthony Taylor in round six.Till was originally scheduled to face Tommy Fury, but the former Love Island star withdrew from the bout in December.Earlier in the night, BGMedia royalty Little T and Afghan Dan ended their long-standing rivalry in the ring.The bout ended abruptly after Afghan Dan dislocated his shoulder, which handed a TKO win to Little T.Also on the night, Misfits Boxing CEO KSI revealed that he will face former Premier League footballer Wayne Bridge in his next fight on March 29.TV channel: DAZNLive stream: DAZN app/websiteCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Darren Till vs Anthony Taylor (Round 6)Till finally finds the combinations to put Taylor away in this fight.It was the uppercut that hurt him but he follows up with some big punches to send him to the canvas and the referee decides he has had enough,A bridge too far for AT in this one, stepping in late to ensure the fights goes ahead.Copy linkCopiedDarren Till beats Anthony Taylor by TKOCopy linkCopiedDarren Till vs Anthony Taylor (Round 5)What a turnaround in this fifth round.Till continues to take his time and Taylor finally times a big right hand and his nose his bleeding heavily.Taylor knows that is his way through and tries to land them throughout the round.Those blows have rocked Till back somewhat, first round to Taylor there for sure.Copy linkCopiedDarren Till vs Anthony Taylor (Round 4)Till is still trying to be too precise and waiting to land sinngular punches rather than getting into Taylor with combinations.Taylor walks onto one uppercut that puts him on the canvas, but he gets back up for a standing eight count.All too often Till is just not going in for the kill.Copy linkCopiedDarren Till vs Anthony Taylor (Round 3)Taylor’s only hope now is Till tiring.He continues to bombard him with big punches and Taylor starts to feel them.Taylor goes to the canvas but the referee said it was a slip.This is one way traffic, Till needs to see this one out.Copy linkCopiedDarren Till vs Anthony Taylor (Round 2)Taylor seems to have no answer for Till at all.He is in risk, if he does not find a way to fight back, of just being an eight round punchbag.You wonder how long he can take this barrage of left jabs, hooks and body shots.Copy linkCopiedDarren Till vs Anthony Taylor (Round 1)Good round for Till as he takes the fight to Taylor.Anthony Taylor is trying to use mobility to keep out of the way of the big left-hand punches.Darren Till has a big punch and has a considerable height distance on his opponent, who stepped in late to fill in for a dropout.Copy linkCopiedDarren Till vs Anthony TaylorNow for our catchweight main event.This will be 8 x 3 min rounds.We are ready to go in this one.Copy linkCopiedX Series announcements before main eventKSI now plays the part of pantomime villain and would-be Vince McMahon impersonator.His big announcement tonight is that there is no big announcement.That seems worthwhile getting up in the ring to notify us all of.He then asks the crowd who they want him to fight and asks Tony Bellew in the crowd if wants this smoke.Wayne Bridge jumps out of the crowd and jumps into the ring.So, KSI’s next fight in March is going to be against Wayne Bridge.Copy linkCopiedWade Plemons wins by unanimous decisionCopy linkCopiedWade Plemons vs Masai Warrior (Round 4)Plemons seemed to hit the wall in the fourth round.In the previous three he threw all he had at Masai Warrior but unbelievably he was still stood there.The Masai Warrior landed a lot more punches that hurt his opponent in the last round but surely it was too little, too late.Copy linkCopiedWade Plemons vs Masai Warrior (Round 2)Another great round from Wade Plemons.To his credit, the Masai Warrior landed more punches than he did in round one.Towards the end of the round, Plemons pummels him with combinations and it seems only the ropes are holding him up.Talk about saved by the bell.Copy linkCopiedWade Plemons vs Masai Warrior (Round 1)Well no one was expecting this, let alone KSI.He is in a state of shock in the commentary booth.Plemons has landed four great punches on the jaw of the Masai Warrior.This round has been one way traffic.Masai Warrior has taken more right hands than the entire history of industrial accidents in this round.Copy linkCopiedWade Plemons vs Masai WarriorNow the fight people wanted to see.Wade Plemons, more known for being seen as a commentator on these events walks into the ring.He is the fancied favourite to win this bout.Copy linkCopiedTy Mitchell vs Tommy Hench (Round 3)Mitchell just had way too much for Hench, who was just trying to stay in the fight to make it longer. The challenger pinned Hench to the ropes with a series of combinations, Hench being held up by them.Ty Mitchell then lands some good punches and as Tommy Hench is looking to stagger away from him, he hooks around him and catches him flush in the face and he is out of it.Copy linkCopiedTy Mitchell beats Tommy Hench by TKOCopy linkCopiedTy Mitchell vs Tommy Hench (Round 2)Despite Hench being the belt holder, this seems a complete mismatch this evening.Mitchell is just toying with him and almost seems to be allowing this fight to continue by not going on the attack.He is able to dodge every punch thrown at him.The man who sparred for Tyson Fury needs to put this to bed.Copy linkCopiedTy Mitchell vs. Tommy Hench (Round 1)Both fighters feel each other for the majority of the round.Mitchell then comes to life towards the end of the round and catches Hench with a big left hook.It rocks Hench but he stays on his feet.Copy linkCopiedTy Mitchell vs Tommy HenchNext we have a light heavyweight bout.Both fighters are giving it some aggression in their pre-fight media snippets.It seems quite the contradiction that the snarling Hench then walks in to Coldplay ‘Fix You’.However, he does have a belt to defend here.Copy linkCopiedCarla Jade vs Melanie ShahThat is a shocking decision from the judges.Even KSI commented,:”I’ve never been a fan of the judges, I felt that was completely wrong.”Carla landed maybe one good punch, I had that down as a win for Melanie Shah.”Shah was not happy with the decision and when Jade speaks with DAZN, she is constantly booed by the crowd and initially has a shocked look on her face. We haven’t seen a fixed scorecard like that since Tyson Fury fought Francis Ngannou.Copy linkCopiedSplit draw decisionCopy linkCopiedCarla Jade vs Melanie Shah (Round 5)Jade starts the round well, looking like she wants to hold onto that belt.Shah manages to wear the punches and then gets some off herself which connect.In the final ten seconds both fighters land some big punches but this one will go to the judges’ card.Copy linkCopiedCarla Jade vs Melanie Shah (Round 4)Carla Jade is looking like she wants to be anywhere but in this ring at the moment.Melanie Shah lands a big right hand to the head and the champion is given a standing count.With only one round to go, we may be getting a new lightweight belt holder.Copy linkCopiedCarla Jade vs Melanie Shah (Round 3)This is not the fight that Carla Jade was expecting.She is constantly being pushed onto the back foot and Melanie Shah is landing some good punches.Unless she shapes up, she could lose this on the judges’ card.Copy linkCopiedCarla Jade vs Melanie Shah (Round 2)Shah’s reach is causing problems to Jade.In particular, Shah lands one big right that rocks the champ’s head back.This is a very even fight, Shah seems to be just edging this one.Copy linkCopied More

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      Afghan Dan suffers horror shoulder injury as Little T fight ends abruptly at Misfits Boxing 20

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      MISFITS star Afghan Dan suffered a horrific shoulder injury during his clash with Little T.The referee called a halt to the bout as the rapper screamed in agony in the ring.Afghan Dan suffered a horrific shoulder injuryAfghan Dan produced a remarkable performance at the Manchester event – for all the wrong reasons.Inside the first ten seconds he turned his back on three occasions.He followed that up by performing a bizarre double jab, his technique leaving a lot to be desired.But the second round started in a more promising fashion for Afghan Dan, after he was left bloodied by Little T in the first.READ MORE IN BOXINGHowever as he threw an overhand right he appeared to suffer a dislocated shoulder.It popped out of the socket and Afghan Dan screamed in agony while the Misfits crowd laughed, perhaps not fully aware of what had happened to the fighter.Afghan Dan immediately clutched his right shoulder and as he brought his arm down he winced again.The referee then began the ten second count as Afghan Dan walked over to his corner seeking medical assistance.Most read in BoxingThe fight was then called off as Littler T celebrated his victory over his rap rival.The pair rose to fame as part of BGMedia several years ago, and went viral with their various rap tracks. More

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      Little T vs Afghan Dan – Misfits Boxing 20 LIVE RESULT: Fight ends after horror shoulder injury – latest card updates

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      BGMEDIA rivals Little T and Afghan Dan have settled their long-standing feud in the ring.Little T was victorious by way of TKO after Afghan Dan was forced to withdraw from the bout due to a dislocated shoulder.After his huge win on his Misfits debut, the BGMedia rapper called out TikTok sensation Beavo for a future scrap.TV channel: DAZNLive stream: DAZNCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Till stops Taylor!Darren Till stops Anthony Taylor in Round Six!Huge combo against the ropes, and Taylor is dropped.He isn’t getting back up from that.Fair play to Taylor for lasting that long, but Till was just too much for him.Knockout for Till. Brilliant stuff.Copy linkCopiedRound FiveInsane!Taylor landed three punches on Till, it was a great comeback from him.Till took more risks, opened himself up, and Taylor landed some great shots.Incredibly, Till’s nose is bust up! There’s claret everywhere.Copy linkCopiedRound FourTill gave AT EVERYTHING in that round.And he hurt him by dropping him with a monster uppercut with that left hand.Somehow Taylor is standing… well, he’s barely standing. More wobbling.But, we go to Round Five. We won’t go beyond this, trust.Copy linkCopiedRound ThreeTwo potential knockdowns that weren’t given against AT, who is living dangerously.Till is walking round like a sniper, looking for that kill shot.He is punishing Taylor. It’s relentless.Copy linkCopiedRound TwoAT is still here.But that was a brilliant round from Till.At one point, Taylor found himself staying on the ropes. He does not want to be Till’s punching bag.This won’t go all eight rounds, surely?Copy linkCopiedRound OneYou can see AT doesn’t want to get hit by Till.Till’s got that first round, he’s landed some nice jabs and rocked Taylor.Taylor is moving around the ring, doing his best to avoid the advancing Till.The UFC man is the aggressor, though.Copy linkCopiedNow for the main event!It’s Darren Till taking on Anthony Taylor!Copy linkCopiedBut first…We have some drama in the ring!It’s KSI and Wayne Bridge now having a go at one another, and they going to have a fight!March 29, KSI vs Wayne Bridge! Who saw that coming!Wow!Copy linkCopiedAnd your winner!There was no doubt!Wade Plemons is your winner, who the judges scored the unanimous winner.It was no surprise, really. He was dominant.Copy linkCopiedWhat a battle!It goes to the judges!What a great fight, both fighters gave it their all. Plemons was absolutely spent in that last round.Masai kept on going, and rocked Plemons in that last round.Astonishing stuff.Copy linkCopiedRounds ThreeWe’d give to Wade, but…Masai is still coming at him, he’s got such heart and determination.He’s been outboxed, there’s no doubt about that, and Plemons has been swinging for that knockout.It ain’t coming yet. But there’s still another fourth and final round. Here we go!Copy linkCopiedRound TwoMasai’s got a good chin, you know.He’s taken some fierce rights from Plemons, but he’s not rocking any time yet.Although’s Masai’s still coming forward and trying to fight back.He’s surviving, even that combo at the end of the second didn’t floor him.Copy linkCopiedWell, well, wellWho would’ve thought this.We all pinned this on the Masai Warrior. I mean, dude looks like a body builder!But Wade Plemons has got the technique down. He’s a better boxer, for sure, landing some tasty punches early doors.End of round one, but we’re saying that’s Plemons’ all the way.Copy linkCopiedLooking forward to this one!This should be epic!Time for the big lads.Copy linkCopiedBeef!Then we have some great, British beef!It wouldn’t be Misfits if we didn’t!After calling out Idris Virgo, Mitchell is faced with the Love Islan alumni in the ring.They share a bit of back and forth, maybe the date is set!Copy linkCopiedBrutalThat dig from Mitchell on Hench was something else.It had to take something like this to floor him, in fairness.Copy linkCopiedHench defeated!With two minutes remaining in round three, a flurry of punches has Hench against the rope.The fight restarts and Hench is once again reeling from a combo. He tries to run off, but as his back is turned, a punch comes out of nowhere to floor him.Goodnight, Henchy. Mitchell wins by knockout. Copy linkCopiedWhat’s it going to take?!Mitchell is going to need a lot to knock out Tommy.He’s clearly got too much for Hench, who’s dancing around that ring.But Hench is like an ox. He’s unmovable.Copy linkCopiedRound 1Fight!Good combos from Mitchell, who is clearly the better fighter here.But, Hench is staying in there. He’s brawling, he wants to make it a street fight.He’s got to be careful, though, Hench needs to get that guard up otherwise it will be lights out, my friend.Copy linkCopiedLet’s get Hench!By that we mean Tommy Hench!He’s walking on brilliantly to Coldplay’s Fix You… he’s soaking it all in.Longest walk-in EVER.Now it’s Ty Mitchell’s turn. And he’s clad in a LA Lakers outfit. Wonderfully colourful.Copy linkCopiedInsults traded!There’s no love lost between Carla Jade and Melanie Shah.The pair traded insults before Carla offered Melanie a rematch, showing off her belt to her challenger.Fair play to Carla, a ring girl, getting into the ring with a BKFC fighter.That’s some courage.Copy linkCopiedScorecards time!Wow! Carla and Melanie ends in a split draw!The judges scored it 47-46 in Jade’s favour, then 48-47 in Melanie’s from the second judge.The final judge scored it 47-47! Great, great battle.Copy linkCopiedRound three was fierce!Melanie is still the aggressor.But Carla landed a couple of decent jabs to the face, to ease some pressure off.But Melanie is clearly mad! She just keeps coming and coming and coming at you.There’s no let up!Copy linkCopiedFirst two roundsCarla is getting annoyed and frustrated out there.Melanie is not letting her breath out there! She keeps coming at her and there’s no let up.Melanie landed a big, big, big right hand in round two and rocked Carla – while bad mouthing her at the same time.First round, Carla’s on points, second we’d say Melanie.Copy linkCopiedCarla Jade’s next!Carla Jade plans on retiring Melanie Shah.It’s our first title fight of the night – for the Misfits Lightweight Female Championship NEXT.Copy linkCopied More

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      Tommy Fury set for boxing return after pulling out of Darren Till fight… but it throws Jake Paul rematch into doubt

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      TOMMY FURY is still in line to make a return to the ring with Misfits Boxing – but it could leave a rematch with Jake Paul in doubt. The 2019 Love Islander was due to fight Darren Till until he pulled out amid threats of being KICKED in the head by the ex-UFC star.Tommy Fury is still in line to make a return to the ring with Misfits BoxingCredit: GettyTill, 32, instead faces former MMA fighter-turned boxer Anthony Taylor, 35, at Misfits 20 in Manchester.But Fury meanwhile could still be contracted to fight next on Misfits – the celebrity-style crossover boxing platform co-founded by KSI.KSI’s manager Mams Taylor – the co-founder of Misfits – was probed on whether Fury is obligated to box on their platform. Taylor told The Mirror: “We’re sorting it out. We’re figuring out the best way to make sure everyone has made whole.”READ MORE IN boxing Fury, 25, beat KSI, 31, via controversial decision in October 2023. But he is yet to return since withdrawing from his bout against Till – with Taylor remaining optimistic Fury will return with Misfits.He said: “It looks positive.”If Fury is to fight on Misfits next, it will rule out a rematch against Paul.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe became the first and so far only man to defeat YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul after his February 2023 split-decision win in Saudi Arabia.The two have remained linked to a rematch ever since – but it would not be on KSI’s Misfits banner. Paul, 28, most recently defeated Mike Tyson, 58, on points in their widely scrutinised showdown in November.Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul in 2023Credit: Getty More

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      KSI set for talks with ex-champ Amir Khan, 38, but ‘son of Brit boxing legend in line to fight YouTube star next’

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      KSI could revisit talks with British boxing legend Amir Khan after a deal to fight collapsed last year. Khan, 38, retired in 2022 following a defeat to bitter rival Kell Brook.KSI has a number of potential opponents lined up to fight himCredit: GettyAmir Khan previously held talks with KSICredit: ReutersBut he later served a two-year ban after testing positive for ostarine – a substance known to build muscle mass and increase stamina. An independent tribunal accepted Khan’s argument that he did not knowingly take the substance – ruling out “deliberate or reckless conduct”.The former light-welterweight world champion then emerged as a shock name to fight YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI last year. But KSI’s manager Mams Taylor revealed a deal could not be struck – although he remains hopeful it can come together at some point. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe told Jamal Niaz: “I think it’s a possibility at some point. Amir and I spoke, very good guy, very respectful funny guy.”And then when some of his representatives and ours started talking it started going a bit left. “And I think we can bring it back and some point and figure it out.”But it was a good start, rough middle, let’s see if we can finish it at some point. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”But I think that’s a fight that the public would love to see and something we would love to make happen at some point.” KSI, 31, has not returned since suffering defeat for the first time, losing a controversial decision to Tommy Fury, 25, in October 2023. KSI’s boxing coach discusses YouTuber’s next fight, Jake Paul and Tommy FuryHe was due to face MMA fighter Anthony Taylor, 35, and Misfits boxer Slim Albaher, 30, in a wild two-on-one bout. But KSI was forced to pull out with a hand injury. According to Fred Beck, he is now in talks to face ex-sparring partner and 9-2 boxer Harley Benn next. Benn, 28, is the son of British boxing legend Nigel and brother of unbeaten welterweight Conor, also 28. KSI has sparred Harley Benn before More

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      Champions League winner and ex-Prem star both lined up for stunning fights on KSI’s Misfits Boxing

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      CHAMPIONS LEAGUE winner Wes Brown and ex-Chelsea star Wayne Bridge are among the ex-footballers interested in turning to boxing. Former Leicester defender Danny Simpson – who won the Premier League in 2016 – became the first football star on Misfits Boxing. Ex-Man Utd star Wes Brown could be set for a boxing fightCredit: Willie VassAs could ex-Chelsea defender Wayne BridgeCredit: GettyMisfits was co-founded by YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI and his manager Mams Taylor – and is home to celebrity-style crossover bouts.And Simpson, 38, drew over four rounds with social media influencer Danny Aarons, 22, last August. Now, more retired footballers are expressing an interest in making the same switch. Brown has trained with Simpson to keep fit after retirement and SunSport understands he is also keen to have a fight.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe centre-back – who won the Champions League in 2008 and SEVEN Prem titles at United – will be ringside for Misfits 20 in Manchester. And he has already told Misfits head honcho Taylor he is on board to follow in former team-mate Simpson’s steps. Meanwhile Bridge – a Prem winner with Chelsea – is a fight fan and has even had an England Boxing licensed amateur bout. He beat Made in Chelsea’s Spencer Matthews in 2018 for Sport Relief.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Daily Mail reported how Bridge, 44, was even being lined up to fight KSI, 31. And music mogul Taylor warned how other footballers are considering the same switch after seeing Simpson’s debut. Ex-Man Utd stars Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic both teases for stunning boxing bouts He told SunSport in October: “I’m not going to give you any names because I’ll ruin the surprise. “But definitely there’s some really big names and some very credible footballers, ex-footballers who have expressed interest.”So I think that’s gonna unfold in its own time.”Danny Aarons and Danny Simpson drew over four rounds More

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      Mike Tyson, 58, considering fighting AGAIN after Jake Paul bout for grudge match 30 YEARS in the making

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      MIKE TYSON could be set for another controversial comeback fight. Heavyweight great Tyson came out of retirement in November after 20 YEARS out to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Mike Tyson could return for another fightCredit: GettyThe fight faced heavy criticism amid the 30-year age gap but still over 100MILLION watched Paul’s underwhelming points win on Netflix. But according to actor and martial artist Paulo Tocha, Tyson could yet fight once more for a trilogy with Evander Holyfield. Tocha told The Mirror: “At the end he kind of let us know there’s another one coming. “Let me put it this way, if Tyson trains correctly and prepares himself, he should take on another fight. READ MORE IN BOXING”A more serious fighter, a more serious opponent, and a bigger money maker. Most probably it’s going to be Evander after all. “He and Evander – after what happened to his ear and all that. So most probably it’ll be something like that.” Holyfield stopped Tyson in 11 rounds of their first fight in 1996. But their rematch a year later became infamous after Tyson BIT Holyfield’s ear and got himself disqualified. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIn the years following, the two made up and became unlikely friends. Holyfield, 62, himself had a return fight in 2021 but it ended in disaster as he was stopped in one round by MMA star Vitor Belfort, 47.’That’s the last thing I remember’ – Mike Tyson, 58, worryingly can’t recall Jake Paul fight after ‘blanking out’And he was a commentator for Tyson’s loss to Paul, 28, and Iron Mike refused to retire after the bout – opening the door to another fight. Tocha added: “That’s why I thought it was a good show, a warm-up for Tyson.”He got to get some rust off of the ring, got to feel himself again, caught himself back again on top. What do people expect him to do, really? “I mean, good luck to him. He is a great warrior. He is a big champion and he’s one of the biggest, if not the biggest name in boxing. “But you’ve got to understand the fighter’s game and at that age, you’re not supposed to be in the ring, even if you’re spectacular. “It’s just not so good for the brain.” Tyson bit Evander Holyfield in their 1997 rematchCredit: AFPBut they became friends in later yearsCredit: RexActor Paulo Tocha More