After the much-awaited boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, the 58-year-old legend revealed why he was biting his gloves. After the heartbreaking loss, Tyson revealed that he has a ‘biting fixation’ problem and that is the reason why he was biting his gloves during the match at the iconic AT&T Stadium. 

“Why do you bite your glove?” – interviewer

“I have a biting fixation” – Mike Tyson

“I’ve heard about that” – Interviewer

What is Biting Fixation?

Oral fixation is a concept rooted in Freudian psychology, describing an individual’s lingering focus on oral activities such as eating, biting, or sucking. This behavior is often seen as a coping mechanism for stress, anxiety, or other emotional states.

Paul beat Tyson by unanimous decision in a fight livestreamed by Netflix and held in front of more than 70,000 spectators.

MATCH PREVIEW

Paul proved his boxing ability throughout the eight-round fight, far outpacing Tyson with a total of 78 strikes to Tyson’s 18. Paul dominated the speed of the fight and landed 28% of his 278 thrown punches even if he was unable to get a knockout. The battle came to a unanimous decision win for Jake Paul. Additional noteworthy outcomes on the undercard were a split draw between Mario Barrios and Abel Ramos and Katie Taylor beating Amanda Serrano by unanimous decision. For Paul, this occasion was a turning point and enhanced Tyson’s boxing legend.