![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/most-controversial-boxing-moments-including-mike-tysons-eat-your-children-rant-and-throwing-a-fight-for-the-mafia/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/sport-preview-tyson-kids-ggg.jpg&description=GLOVE STORY Most controversial boxing moments including Mike Tyson's 'eat your children' rant and throwing a fight for the Mafia BOXING has been full of controversies over the years from death threats to allegations of fixed fights. In a sport fulled by excitement and drama, it is no wonder the two fighters in the ring can sometimes find themselves carried away. 10 Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield in their rematch Credit: AFP Here SunSport takes a look at some of the most controversial moments in boxing. Mike drop Truly the Baddest Man on the Planet, Tyson was no stranger to finding himself in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. For example, in 2000 he declared he wanted to eat Lennox Lewis' children, despite his rival not yet having kids. In a statement he has since apologised for, Iron Mike went into a rant at the British star following his first round KO victory against Lou Savarese. Speaking after the fight, he said: "I'm the best ever. I'm the most brutal and vicious and ruthless champions that's ever been. There's no one can stop me. Lennox is a conqueror? "No, I'm Alexander. He's no Alexander. I'm the best ever. There's never been anybody as ruthless. I'm Sonny Liston. I'm Jack Dempsey. There's no one like me, I'm from their cloth. "There's no one that can match me. My style is impetuous. My defense is impregnable, and I'm just ferocious. I want your heart, I want to eat his children." The pair eventually fought in 2002, with Lewis knocking Tyson out in the eighth round. 10 Mike Tyson bizarrely stated he wanted to eat Lennox Lewis's children after beating Lou Savarese Credit: Rex Features Can you ear that? Before threatening to eat humans, Tyson was actually taking bites out of his opponents. In 1996, he was beaten by Evander Holyfield which set up an anticipated rematch. But it is remembered as the infamous "Bite Fight" after Tyson was disqualified in round three for sinking his teeth into Holyfield's ear. He said it was a retaliation for headbutting bu){kind=link}
BOXING has been full of controversies over the years from death threats to allegations of fixed fights.
In a sport fulled by excitement and drama, it is no wonder the two fighters in the ring can sometimes find themselves carried away.
Here SunSport takes a look at some of the most controversial moments in boxing.
Truly the Baddest Man on the Planet, Tyson was no stranger to finding himself in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
For example, in 2000 he declared he wanted to eat Lennox Lewis’ children, despite his rival not yet having kids.