AceShowbiz - In a shocking turn of events, Mike Tyson, the man once feared as "Iron Mike," was handily defeated by the much younger Jake Paul in a match that had fans buzzing for all the wrong reasons. The encounter, held in Dallas' AT&T Stadium on Friday night, November 15, saw over 70,000 attendees witness the 58-year-old Tyson land just 18 hits against Paul's 78 during eight two-minute rounds.

One of the most talked-about moments of the evening wasn't just Tyson's defeat but his unusual habit of biting down on his left boxing glove. This curious behavior led to a wave of speculation. Commentators mused whether there was an issue with Tyson's mouth guard, while others suggested it was a habit familiar from his fighting days.

When asked about the glove-biting post-fight, Tyson responded, "I have a habit of biting my gloves, yes." He added, with a wry reference to his infamous 1997 incident with Evander Holyfield, "I have a biting fixation."

Tyson's glove-biting was not the only element that raised concerns. Perhaps even more worrying for fans was the sight of Tyson entering the ring with a brace on his right knee.

Confirming speculations, Tyson revealed post-match that he had been carrying an injury into the fight. However, true to his warrior spirit, he dismissed the notion that this injury played a part in his comprehensive defeat. "Yeah, but I can't use that as an excuse. If I did, I wouldn't be in here," he stated.

The match's lopsided outcome did not sit well with many fans. Social media exploded with criticism and satire. One tweet mockingly suggested, "Who next, Joe Biden?" Another sarcastically commented, "BREAKING: Jake Paul has challenged Jimmy Carter (age 100) to a boxing match after beating Mike Tyson (age 58)."

Despite the negative feedback, Tyson remained positive about his performance. "Absolutely happy, yes. I knew he was a good fighter, he was prepared but I came to fight," Tyson remarked when reflecting on the bout.

The evening's events have certainly reignited conversations about the safety and ethics of staging such mismatched fights, especially involving aged legends. For a generation that looks back at Tyson's climb through the ranks of heavyweight boxing with awe and reverence, the bout was a sad commentary on the passage of time and the relentless advance of youth in the sport.

Whether Tyson will return to the ring again remains to be seen, but his peculiar glove-biting habit and the debate it has sparked will be remembered as an indelible part of his storied boxing legacy.