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Mike Tyson Reveals Why He Kept Biting His Glove During Fight With Jake Paul

Reason for Mike Tyson biting his glove during fight with Jake Paul revealed.

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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s highly anticipated fight was already unconventional, streaming live on Netflix.

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But what caught fans off guard wasn’t the outcome—it was Tyson’s strange, repeated glove-biting during the bout.

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Iconic Tyson vs. Paul fight explained.

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The fight itself was as headline-worthy as Tyson’s antics.

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After eight two-minute rounds, Jake Paul secured a unanimous decision victory, outpacing Tyson in punches landed.

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It was a historic, first-of-its-kind event, hosted at AT&T Stadium and showcasing Netflix’s leap into live sports.

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Tyson began strong, landing solid early punches, but age and endurance became factors as Paul dominated later rounds.

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Still, Paul showed respect, calling Tyson “a legend” after the fight.

Millions tune into epic fight.

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Beyond the biting spectacle, other events kept the night entertaining.

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Paul entered to a song from The Hangover, paying homage to Tyson’s cameo in the movie.

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And footage from Tyson’s locker room accidentally revealed a less-than-flattering moment.

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The event also experienced technical hiccups, with streaming issues frustrating many Netflix viewers.

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However, Tyson’s glove-biting remained a constant through every round.

Mike Tyson’s biting tendencies revealed.

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This isn’t the first time Tyson’s biting tendencies have made news.

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The 1997 incident with Holyfield remains one of boxing’s most infamous moments, forever linking Tyson’s name with controversy.

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Yet, fans were quick to differentiate the two incidents.

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“This is harmless compared to Holyfield’s ear,” one comment read.

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Tyson’s post-fight remarks added intrigue, but the odd behavior overshadowed Paul’s victory.

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“Biting his gloves—it’s just Tyson being Tyson,” one sports commentator noted.

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Fans joked that Jake Paul might have been lucky Tyson didn’t revisit his ear-biting days.

Reason for Mike Tyson’s odd glove biting habit exposed.

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The 58-year-old boxing legend frequently brought his gloves to his mouth, prompting widespread speculation online.

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Tyson later explained his odd behavior: “I have a biting fixation. It’s just a habit.”

Fans react to Mike Tyson’s glove biting.

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The revelation sent shockwaves across social media, where fans couldn’t resist drawing connections to Tyson’s infamous 1997 ear-biting incident against Evander Holyfield.

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While some viewers found humor in his quirky habit, others labeled it distracting or bizarre.

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“Tyson has chewed his gloves more times than thrown punches tonight,” one user joked.

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Another fan defended him: “True Tyson fans know this is just what he does!”

Fans left reeling after shocking fight.

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For Tyson, this fight was another chapter in a legendary and unpredictable career.

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From heavyweight champion to pop culture icon, Tyson continues to defy expectations—even at 58.

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His glove-biting quirk has now added another layer to his unique legacy.

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Meanwhile, Paul solidified his place in boxing, besting one of the sport’s greatest names.

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As fans debated Tyson’s behavior online, the fight achieved exactly what boxing thrives on: spectacle and conversation.

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“Love him or hate him, Tyson still knows how to steal the show,” another fan tweeted.

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And with moments like these, Iron Mike ensures his name remains unforgettable in boxing history​