Holyfield put Tyson in a chokehold during the third round of the bout. Rather than altering his plan or attacking Holyfield from a different angle, he bit Holyfield's ear and destroyed an inch of cartilage. Evander Holyfield, the former boxing champion, reflects on his misfortune. Evander Holyfield made more than $300 million over his 57-fight career, according to his estimations. According to one of heavyweight boxing's top stars, he Evander Holyfield's most recent bout occurred in 2011, when he defeated Brian Nielsen in Copenhagen - their combined age was 84. So, when Evan proposes that he "may" want to attend to the Olympics "just like Dad did" 31 years ago, Holyfield Sr begins lecturing. "People who imply things could happen don't become champions," he replies, as Evan blushes. Holyfield was beaten in a rematch eight months later. The next year, he overcame John Ruiz for the vacant WBA championship, becoming the only boxer in history to win four different versions of the heavyweight title. Seven months later, Holyfield lost a rematch to Ruiz and drew with him for the third fight. Holyfield put Tyson in a chokehold during the third round of the bout. Rather than altering his plan or attacking Holyfield from a different angle, he bit Holyfield's ear and destroyed an inch of cartilage.