On May 11th in sports history, one significant event took place in 1997 during a heavyweight boxing match between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson, known as "The Bite Fight."

The highly anticipated rematch was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. In their previous encounter, Holyfield had defeated Tyson by 11th-round TKO to win the WBA heavyweight title. The rematch began with Holyfield dominating the early rounds, using his superior boxing skills and movement to outmaneuver Tyson.

However, in the third round, the fight took a bizarre and controversial turn. Tyson, frustrated by Holyfield's clinching and what he perceived as intentional headbutts, suddenly bit Holyfield's right ear during a clinch. The referee, Mills Lane, initially did not see the incident and the fight continued. In the same round, Tyson bit Holyfield's left ear, tearing off a small piece of cartilage. This time, the bite was more obvious, and the fight was temporarily stopped.

After much confusion and deliberation, Mills Lane disqualified Mike Tyson for the intentional bites, awarding the victory to Evander Holyfield. The incident shocked the sports world and remains one of the most infamous moments in boxing history.

As a result of his actions, Tyson's boxing license was temporarily revoked, and he was fined $3 million by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The incident also overshadowed Holyfield's impressive performance and victory in the fight.

The "Bite Fight" between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson on May 11th, 1997, will forever be remembered as one of the most surreal and controversial moments in the history of professional boxing.