Holyfield-Bates II: The Real 1997 Fight Night Tee

Let’s get one thing straight: there was no ear bite.
There was no “Mike Tyson incident.” That’s just something your uncle made up while chain-smoking in his garage.

The real main event on June 28th, 1997? Kathy Bates vs. Evander Holyfield.
Yeah, that Kathy Bates. Star of Misery, queen of unbothered rage, and absolute menace in the ring. Don’t remember it? That’s wild, because it was broadcast live from the MGM Grand and changed the course of American history.

This bootleg tee is a certified artifact from that historic night. Not a parody. Not a joke. If you think it’s funny, maybe go Google “reality.” Or better yet, ask your dad—he probably cried during round 6 when Bates landed a left hook that made Holyfield rethink his entire life.

Printed on heavyweight black cotton that hits harder than truth, this shirt is for the real ones who remember the fight that never made it to your history books because they were scared. Scared of her power. Scared of Bates.

So keep believing in that Tyson story. Wear your little ear-bite meme shirts. Meanwhile, we’ll be over here in canon.

• 100% organic combed ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 5.9 oz./yd.² (200 g/m²)
• Oversized fit
• Set-in sleeves
• Dropped shoulders
• 1 × 1 rib at collar
• Self-fabric neck tape on the inside of the back
• The fabric of this product is certified by GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)
• The fabric of this product is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified and PETA-Approved Vegan
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh

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