Professional boxing 1996. In their 1997 rematch, Tyson bit a chunk from Holyfield's ear, resulting in his disqualification; Tyson's boxing license was revoked by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for one year and he was fined US$3 million. Holyfield won two of the three title belts, but lost a final match in 1999 with WBC champion Lennox Lewis, who became undisputed champion. The last decade has witnessed a continued decline in the popularity of boxing in the United States, marked by a malaise in the heavyweight division and the increased competition in the Pay-Per-View market from MMA and its main promotion, the
Mike Tyson vs. Marvis Frazier Mike Tyson vs. Marvis Frazier Mike Tyson vs. Marvis Frazier was a professional boxing match contested on July 26, 1986. The fight is notable for being the quickest knockout victory of Tyson's professional career, lasting only 30 seconds. The undefeated Mike Tyson had built his record up to 24–0, including 9 wins in 1986 alone. With Tyson now ranked at number two on the WBC heavyweight rankings, his next opponent became Marvis Frazer, son of former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier. Frazier had been an up-and-coming prospect, but in his first high-profile fight, had been knocked out in the first round