In the wake of the video captured fatal beating of high school honor student, Derrion Albert, Holyfield wanted to do the show with Tyson to demonstrate to kids mixed up in violence that reconciliation is possible.
"The most important thing is to forgive, and I forgive him," Holyfield said as the two men shook hands. "We can come together. We know you can come together."
Tyson issued a public apology back in 1997 following the toothy attack that left him disqualified from the title match, and left Holyfield with a little less ear than he started with, but admitted to Oprah on Friday that the words lacked any sincerity.
This time, although he did not exactly say, "I'm sorry," the fighter seemed heartfelt as he praised Holyfield. "This is a beautiful guy," Tyson said while holding the boxer's arm. "I just want you to know it's been a pleasure passing through life, being acquainted with you."
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