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Mike Tyson Explains Biting-Glove Habit, Jake Paul Slammed For One-Sided Boxing Match


The match took place in Dallas and was aired live on Netflix.

Mike Tyson has revealed an unusual fixation in his post-match interview in the Dallas boxing ring, where he lost to his opponent Jake Paul. Tyson infamously bit the ear of his opponent Evander Holyfield during a world title fight in 1997, a move that saw him disqualified. Friday’s match between Tyson and Paul, which was prefaced by Katie Taylor Vs. Amanda Serrano 2, was the biggest boxing gate outside of Las Vegas in US history, surpassing $17.8 million.

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