Why Mike Tyson was biting his gloves during Jake Paul Netflix fight

Mike Tyson humorously admitted to having a "biting fixation" after frequently chewing on his boxing gloves during his comeback bout against Jake Paul.

In a night that witnessed Netflix streaming issues and spectators leaving before the main event concluded in Dallas, Tyson's first pro fight in nearly two decades culminated in a loss.

The 58-year-old former champion appeared outmatched by the 27 year old social media sensation, who walked away with a judges' scorecard reading 80-72 twice and 79-73. Post-battle, both fighters exchanged a cordial moment in the ring, after which presenter Ariel Helwani questioned an evidently impaired Tyson, hindered by his age and a knee injury, regarding his performance.

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Helwani inquired: "The broadcast team was debating what you were doing with your gloves, was it a mouthpiece issue or were you just biting on your glove? " Tyson responded, "I have a habit of biting my gloves when I fight," and added, "I have a biting fixation."

Despite having difficulty matching Paul's pace and landing significant punches, Tyson expressed contentment with his performance, emphasising: "I am happy." He elaborated: "I knew he was a good fighter. I knew he was prepared. I didn't prove nothing to anybody, only to myself. I am just happy with what I can do."

Additionally, Tyson praised Paul as a "very good fighter", acknowledging his opponent's abilities, reports the Mirror.

Paul, reflecting on his victory in a Netflix interview, expressed his admiration for Mike Tyson: "Mike Tyson, it's such an honour. Let's give it