Jake Paul mocks Mike Tyson for biting his opponent's ear at a press conference dedicated to the fight between the retired boxer and the YouTuber. During the event, Paul sported a diamond ear protector as a jab at Tyson, referencing the past incident where Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear. In statements to the media, Jake Paul mentioned that he had heard threats on social media but that in person it all turned out to be quite boring.
At another event before the fight, the controversial match between Tyson and Holyfield in 1997 was recalled. On that occasion, Tyson bit Holyfield's ear, tearing off a piece. This incident led to Tyson's disqualification and negative consequences for his career, such as a $3 million fine and the temporary loss of his boxing license. Despite this, Tyson would regain his license and return to fight in Nevada.
In a post-incident interview, Mike Tyson explained that he bit Holyfield's ear because he wanted to kill him. This controversial episode will continue to be remembered as one of the most shocking moments in Tyson's career.
