Mike Tyson Returns Evander Holyfield's Ear in New Ad


Evander Holyfield? Mike Tyson has something for you.


In a new Foot Locker ad campaign, boxer Mike Tyson innocently rings Evander Holyfield's doorbell and hands the heavyweight champ a box, saying, sorry, Lamin Barrow Authentic Jersey Evander. It your ear. Then the old boxing rivals hug it out. While in reality Holyfield had his ear sewn back on hours after Mike Tyson bit it off during a 1997 boxing match, the moment in the 60 second TV spot, is strangely poignant.


The ad, which premiered on ESPN as part of a week long sneaker promotion, is filled with moments sure to get sports fans nodding along with a knowing grin. There Brett Favre, the former Green Bay Packer, New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings quarterback who is notoriously bad at staying retired, turning down a second helping of breakfast. was great. But a man got to know when to walk away, says the QB. There Dennis Rodman buying a one way ticket to North Korea as the ticket agent gleefully shouting, Then there Tyson returning the ear, just in time for Christmas.

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