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Heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield talks outside of his Fayetteville, Ga. mansion on Tuesday, July 1, 1997. The effects of Mike Tyson's bite can be clearly seen on Holyfields injured ear. Holyfield said he wants to unify the heavyweight title by the first half of next year, beginning with a November bout against Michael Moorer. As for his controversial bout with Mike Tyson, Holyfield said he hopes the Nevada State Athletic Commission will impose a stiff penalty, despite Tyson's public apology on Monday.(AP Photo/Alan Mothner)