The fight Between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul
Jake Paul secured a unanimous-decision victory over the 58-year-old Tyson in their eight-round match.
Though Tyson started strong, Paul gained momentum and dominated the latter rounds. Tyson struggled with his pace, showing signs of aging.]
Mike Tyson’s unusual habit during the Jake Paul fight
Mike Tyson was seen biting his gloves multiple times during his fight with Jake Paul on November 15.
The fight, held at AT&T Stadium in Texas, became a trending topic. While Jake Paul won, Tyson’s behavior caught everyone’s attention.
On social media, many fans and commentators noticed Tyson repeatedly biting or touching his gloves during the fight.
The behavior sparked curiosity, with some speculating it was a problem with his mouthguard.
Tyson reveals the truth behind biting his gloves biting his glove during the fight
After the fight, Tyson explained his behavior in a post-fight interview.
When asked about biting his gloves, Tyson admitted, “I have a habit of biting my glove.”
Pressed further, Tyson revealed, “I have a biting fixation.”
Tyson’s glove-biting habit didn’t go unnoticed on social media.
Many fans defended Tyson, pointing out that his glove-biting is nothing new.
One person said: It’s called accute aggression/frustration. He bites his gloves out of aggression, because of not being able to fight. Like we all know he was holding back. It was all about the money for both.
A second wrote: If you watch the fight and pause the footage all most every time when mike tyson bits his gloves jake paul gloves where down no defense. he was holding back from hitting paul.
While a third commented: The fight was rigged , and maybe biting the gloves was a sign for something .
Another added: He said he was biting his glove because he has a biting fixation
Someone else said: Biting was a mix of habit and pain
In addition to Tyson’s actions, there were other peculiar moments during the event.
Fans were startled when Tyson’s locker room footage showed him partially unclothed.
Some viewers also faced streaming difficulties, which disrupted their experience of the fight.
While, Tyson may have lost the fight, his behavior added a unique twist to the night.
The glove-biting incident and his comments post-fight have sparked widespread discussion.
Fans continue to admire Tyson for his resilience, especially given the challenges he overcame to compete at his age.
This is not the first time Tyson has been caught biting his gloves during a fight.
Previously, Tyson’s biting habit reminded many fans of the infamous 1997 fight with Evander Holyfield.
During that match, Tyson bit off part of Holyfield’s ear, resulting in his disqualification.
This incident has been etched into boxing history, and it’s a moment Tyson can never escape.
Jake Paul even referenced this moment before the fight by wearing a gold ear cover.
Tyson reflects on his return to the ring
Despite the loss, Tyson shared a heartfelt message on Twitter after the fight.
He reflected on his perspnal journey. saying, “I almost died in June… Had 8 blood transfusions.”
Additionally, Tyson expressed gratitude for having the opportunity to fight and be seen by his children.