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Tyson get boxing license back

Tim Dahlberg

Monday, Oct. 19, 1998 | noon

LAS VEGAS - Mike Tyson was given his boxing license back today after pleading with officials to stop "torturing" him and allow him to return to the sport he once dominated.

Tyson told the Nevada Athletic Commission that he has suffered enough for biting Evander Holyfield's ears during a title fight last year and that he needs to box to make a living.

Chairman Elias Ghanem said Tyson had made many mistakes in his life but deserved another chance. The commission voted 4-1 to restore the fighter's license.

Tyson was near tears when he heard that he could return to the ring, as his supporters hugged him and patted on his back.

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