Mike Tyson Admits He Has ‘Biting Fixation’ After Repeatedly Chewing On Glove During Jake Paul Fight

Mike Tyson admitted to having a “biting fixation” after repeatedly gnawing on his glove during his boxing match against Jake Paul on Friday night.

The highly anticipated event was streamed live on Netflix, drawing an astounding 60 million households and setting new records for viewership and engagement.

During his points defeat to 27-year-old Paul, the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion was seen frequently biting his glove as the controversial match unfolded at AT&T Stadium.

Tyson addressed the peculiar habit in the post-fight interview: “Oh, I have a habit of biting my gloves, yeah. I have a biting fixation.” Many interpreted this as a nod to his infamous 1997 disqualification against Evander Holyfield, a night remembered for Tyson biting his opponent’s ear.

Paul dominated the fight, securing a unanimous decision with judges scoring it 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73 after eight two-minute rounds. The victory improved Paul’s professional record to 11 wins and 1 loss.

Reflecting on his preparation, Paul shared, “I was just so prepared. I’ve gone through the moment so many times in my head and meditation… I just felt at home, on the path of riding my destiny.”

The event also generated widespread attention on social media. The hashtag #PaulTyson was the No. 1 trending topic worldwide on X, while #Serrano ranked No. 2 in countries like the U.S., Brazil, Spain and Canada. The fight dominated social conversation, accounting for 11 of the Top 11 trending topics in the U.S.

Paul, known for his polarizing persona, acknowledged his role in generating such a spectacle.

“I’m easy to hate,” he said. “I intentionally say things to make people hate me. I play the heel, I feed into that, and that’s just what I like to do and that’s what entertainment is.”

Beyond the action in the ring, the event carved its place in history with significant achievements in sports entertainment. Joe Hand Promotions distributed the fight to over 6,000 bars and restaurants across the U.S., setting a record for commercial distribution in the company’s 50+ year history.

AT&T Stadium hosted a sold-out crowd of 72,300 fans, making it the largest boxing gate outside of Las Vegas in U.S. history. The gate revenue surpassed $18 million, doubling Texas’s previous record for combat sports and topping Canelo Álvarez’s $9 million milestone.

Adding to the star power of the evening, a celebrity-packed ringside audience included Evander Holyfield, Shaquille O’Neal, Sugar Ray Leonard, Charlize Theron, Ralph Macchio and many more.

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