The fight between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson on June 28th, 1997 was originally billed as “The Sound and the Fury,” but it would later be known as “The Bite Fight” since it became one of the most bizarre bouts in boxing history. And the club was even name-checked by the Stereophonics in their 2001 song, “Vegas Two Times.” After the space closed, it was then converted into a lavish nightclub. Elton John, a frequent guest of the original, visited the club on opening night. Here, we check out five facts about the property that continue to impress.Ī replica of New York City’s infamous Studio 54 night club – complete with a “Man in the Moon” with a spoon under its nose – opened in the hotel in December 1997 and closed in February 2012. It also has a storied history that, with its Hollywood studio connection, began with an extensive Wizard of Oz theme and continues to wow with plenty of gargantuan attributes (and egos).
The MGM Grand on the strip is indeed the largest single hotel in the United States (with a total of 5,044 rooms) and was the largest in the world when it opened in 1993. It’s not difficult to come up with plenty of superlatives when it comes to Las Vegas hotels and casinos, with just about every one touting something as the biggest, largest, best feature.
