The zenith of Tyson’s notoriety undoubtedly came during his rematch against Evander Holyfield on June 28th, 1997. In a shocking move during a clinch, Tyson bit Holyfield’s right ear, an action that quickly went down in boxing history for all the wrong reasons. Despite being penalized, the fight resumed, only to be cut short when Tyson repeated the outrageous antic on Holyfield’s other ear. Disqualified and subsequently having his boxing license revoked, Tyson entered worldwide infamy. Yet, while he faced a hefty fine of $3 million for his actions, this startling event turned out to be more of a silver lining than a downfall for the boxer.

The reputational fallout Tyson experienced after his inexplicable act was considerable. The biting incident became a talking point globally, perpetually associated with Tyson, making him infamous in a way that very few boxers have been. Yet, intriguingly, it was this very moment of infamy that led to a pecuniary upturn for Tyson. Despite the immediate repercussions – disqualification, revoking of his license, and hefty financial penalties – he found a way to turn lemons into lemonade.

Capitalizing on his newfound ear-biting fame, Tyson claimed to have netted an impressive $30 million post-incident as fans and followers hungrily consumed anything related to the explosive event. This included everything from playful threats to bite ears during appearances – a quirky testament to Tyson’s unconventional financial tactics that both entertain and enrage fans around the world.

Further delving into Tyson’s profitable ventures post-incident reveals a masterstroke of unconventional marketing genius. Capitalizing on the curiosity and fascination stirred by the infamous fight, Tyson courted success both directly and indirectly linked to the ear-biting fame. Impromptu theatrics such as insinuating more ear biting were interspersed with more tangible products, cementing Tyson’s professional legacy as one intertwined with innovative business strategies. Although some critics deride these tactics as exploitative, they’ve undeniably contributed significantly to Tyson’s financial comeback in the face of bankruptcy.

Conclusively, whether we condone or condemn it, Mike Tyson’s career highlights how notoriously unexpected steps can lead to staggeringly unprecedented profits.

Lionel Messi was recently named the Best FIFA Men’s Player of 2022. The greatest football player of all time beat out Kylian Mbappe, finally taking home the only trophy that he had not previously won. That’s quite a way to end his World Cup appearance! In case you missed it, the star has said the World Cup 2022 would see him performing for the Argentina national team for the last time.

Often referred to as the GOAT (greatest player of all time), Lionel Messi won the Best FIFA Men’s Player of 2022 award via vote. Fans, national team captains, renowned journalists, and national team managers participated in the voting, with each category accounting for 25% of the total vote. That is how the final result was made, so it’d be diverse and accurate.

Not surprisingly, the Argentinian superstar won the voting with a comprehensive edge over the No. 2. With his national team alone, Messi has scored the most goals in La Liga, the most hat-tricks in the UEFA Champions League and La Liga. He also holds the records for most assists in Copa America and La Liga. A truly creative player and an adept goalscorer, Messi will indeed be remembered as one of the greatest players of all time.

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar saw the Argentinian national team win the World Cup trophy for the first time since 1986. He scored the most goals at the event, including two goals in the final match against the then-world champion France, thus winning the Golden Ball.

ESPN data shows he scored a whopping 16 goals in 22 games, showing just what a talented player he really is. And now, the superstar received another much-deserved trophy by becoming the Best FIFA Men’s Player of 2022.

Upon accepting the award, Lionel Messi shared how excited he was to be presented with this incredible honor. He finally achieved all his career dreams and has shared how thankful he feels to be lucky enough to make it all the way.