During the match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul on November 15th, 2024 viewers observed Tyson biting his glove times.
After the fight ended Mike Tyson jokingly shared that he tends to bite his gloves during fights and mentioned having that tendency when fighting.
He mentioned this when asked about it by the broadcasters and journalists such as Ariel Helwani regarding his known incident of biting Evander Holyfields ear in 1997.
The action sparked discussions among social media users and Boxing experts regarding its cause, there were differing opinions among fans and commentators.
Some suggested discomfort or a psychological quirk as reasons behind it.
However Tyson himself explained that it was a habit and had no connection to any problems with his mouthguard or the bout itself.
Despite the incident involving the glove and all that drama unfolding in the ring during the fight between Jake Paul and his opponent Mike Tyson in play
It was evident that Jake Paul clearly had the upper hand throughout the match with his dominating performance under those unique rules which included wearing 14 ounce gloves (which are heavier, than usual to lessen the impact of punches thrown) and having two minute rounds perhaps to ensure Tyson could sustain his energy levels given his older age.
This occasion wasn't simply a competition, it was also a display that evoked recollections of Tyson's history in boxing. Albeit this time around, the biting was aimed at his own gear rather than an adversary.