Mike Tyson lost to Jake Paul via unanimous decision during their fight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday night. The legendary fighter was fairly quiet in the ring and threw fewer than 100 punches over the 8-round bout. Tyson also displayed another interesting behavior during the fight and later explained why.
Fans noticed that “Iron Mike” would bite his glove during the match with Paul. That’s something Ariel Helwani asked Tyson about in their post-fight interview.
Tyson said that he has “a habit of biting my glove.”
When asked why, the 58-year-old offered a classic explanation.
“I have a biting fixation,” Tyson said.
Announcer: Was it a mouthpiece issue, or were you just biting on your glove?
Mike Tyson: I have a habit of biting my glove.
Announcer: Why?
Mike: I have a biting fixation. pic.twitter.com/snlgu1nThT
— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) November 16, 2024
Those who are familiar with Tyson’s history know all about his biting fixation all too well.
In 1997, Tyson lost his rematch with Evander Holyfield after infamously biting off a piece of his opponent’s ear. Perhaps nearly 30 years later, Tyson has learned to bite other things while in the ring — such as his own glove.
#PaulTyson
Tyson was biting the gloves the whole fight. Jake was so lucky. pic.twitter.com/0AfeaH2NRG— Ba7 (@seb3iii) November 16, 2024
