On 27 years ago today, October 21, 1998 (September 2, 1998 in the lunar calendar), Nevada agreed to release Tyson's boxing license. Tyson and his lawyer James hug tightly. On October 21, 1998, Tyson regained his boxing license that he had been revoked 15 months ago for biting Holyfield's ear during a championship fight. Tyson told the Nevada Sports Commission that he had endured pain long enough that he needed to fight in boxing to make a living. Ghanem, chairman of the Nevada State Sports Commission, said Tyson made a lot of mistakes, but it was still worth giving him another chance. The committee voted 4 in favor and 1 against to approve Tyson's boxing call. The only person who voted against was Commissioner James Neff. Ghanim said: "I think I need to warn you that this will be your last chance. You either follow our rules or you may never be able to fight in Nevada again." After the Nevada Sports Commission announced its decision, Tyson's supporters came forward to hug him and pat him on the back to congratulate him. Tyson couldn't help but burst into tears. He said: "I'm just happy. I haven't decided when to compete again. I don't know if I'm ready for the game. I have a lot of things to deal with." NBA star Magic Johnson is a supporter of Tyson. He testified at a hearing held by the Nevada Sports Commission. He said: "Don't expect him to compete against the current world champions. He has been silent for a long time and we need to slowly get him into shape." Former boxing champion Ali also attended the hearing with Johnson and testified. He told the committee that Tyson despite his problems of one kind and another. But he should still be allowed to compete again. Ali said in a statement read by his wife that there is no punishment more severe than depriving the legitimate right to make a living. During an argument with Neff, Tyson said: "Sir, please stop torturing me. I made mistakes, but other boxers made more mistakes. I'm just someone who wants to survive. "Tyson said he could only blame himself for biting Holyfield's ear. But he again stressed that this was just his reaction to Holyfield's deliberate head-on against him. He also denied that he hit two people in a minor car accident in August this year. The latter has already sued Tyson for this. Tyson told commissioners when asked about his self-control:"I will not kill. I am not a butcher. His wife Monica told the committee she had never seen her husband hit anyone after the accident. Doctors who examined Tyson assured Sports Commission officials that Tyson was unlikely to behave recklessly again in the ring. They reached this conclusion in a report released last week. Ronald, one of the five doctors who examined Tyson at Massachusetts General Hospital, told Sports Commission officials today that Tyson's lack of self-esteem is "recurring," but that the condition can improve with weekly treatment. He said the revocation of his license made Tyson uneasy and that he would likely not make another mistake that would endanger his boxing license in the future. He said: "The impact of the revocation on Tyson made him feel hopeless. He wants to get his job back, and he won't do anything stupid again." Dr. Thomas also said allowing Tyson to return to the game "has a physical effect" on his illness. At this point, Ghanim chimed in, telling Tyson not to think that everyone is giving him a hard time. Tyson replied: "Please forgive me for being so paranoid. I love everyone." His remarks drew a burst of laughter from the audience. Wearing black, Tyson testified at a table set in front of sports committee officials, his wife accompanying him. As the doctors testified, he stared intently at them, occasionally tilting his head to the side of his wife, a doctor, and whispered a few words. It was Tyson's advisers who pushed for the hearing to be held as soon as possible because they hoped Tyson would have a game before the end of the year. The game may be scheduled for December 5. Although Tyson has made more than $100 million since he was released from prison in 1995, he currently owes $13 million. However, Tyson's comeback still faces some difficulties in the future. He is still serving probation for a rape case. In addition, if he is found guilty of assault in the car accident, he could go to jail again. Former basketball star "Magic" Johnson made a face at his wife after testifying on behalf of Tyson to regain his boxing license. Former boxing champion Ali congratulated Tyson on the fact that Tyson and his wife were in court