Watch when Mike Tyson gave Evander Holyfield piece of his ear back in funny TV advert

Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield shared two dramatic fights in the 1990s, both of which are etched into boxing history for different reasons.

When they first met in 1996, Holyfield put on a fantastic display to achieve a sizeable upset. He stopped Tyson in the eleventh to set up their rematch the following year.

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In the second fight, all hell broke loose as Tyson twice bit Holyfield's ear and was disqualified as a result.

The 'Bite Fight' made headlines around the world and remains one of the most infamous sporting moments ever seen.

16 years later, the pair made up and starred in a Footlocker advert together.

To celebrate the shoe-selling company's 'Week of Greatness', they publicly showed their friendship in a jokey commercial.

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Tyson turned up at Holyfield's front door and said: "I'm sorry Evander." He then held out a ring box and continued: "It's your ear."

Holyfield picked up the item inside and replied: "My ear."

Tyson added: "I kept that in formaldehyde.

The pair then hugged as Holyfield thanked his old foe for the unorthodox present.

You can watch the advert in the player at the top of the page.